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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
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 6 years ago
- License:
- All Rights Reserved
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