• Paul's Argument against Gentile Circumcision in Romans 2:17–29

    Author(s):
    Matthew Thiessen (see profile)
    Date:
    2014
    Group(s):
    Ancient Jew Review, Biblical Studies, Religious Studies
    Item Type:
    Article
    Tag(s):
    Circumcision, Conversion, ethnicity, identity, Paul
    Permanent URL:
    http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/M6ZD33
    Abstract:
    The majority of interpreters conclude that in Rom 2:17-29 Paul addresses an ethnic Jew. In contrast, Runar M. Thorsteinsson has argued recently that Paul addresses a gentile, specifically a gentile who has judaized and now thinks of himself as a Jew. This article provides further support for Thorsteinsson’s argument, arguing that Paul, contrary to virtually all translations, does not redefine Jewishness in 2:28-29. Additionally, in vv. 21-27 Paul argues that, despite being circumcised, the gentile judaizer fails to keep the very law in which he boasts.
    Metadata:
    xml
    Published as:
    Journal article     Show details
    Pub. Date:
    2014
    Journal:
    Novum Testamentum
    Volume:
    56
    Page Range:
    373 - 391
    Status:
    Published
    Last Updated:
    6 years ago
    License:
    All Rights Reserved
    Share this:

    Downloads

    Item Name: pdf novtrom2.pdf
      Download View in browser
    Activity: Downloads: 1816

    Back to Deposits