Justification and Variegated Nomism: The Complexities of Second Temple Judaism

Carson, D. A.; Peter T. O'Brien and Mark A. Seifrid editors

ISBN 10: 080102272X / ISBN 13: 9780801022722

Published by Baker Academic, 2001

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2001. Trade paperback. 619pp. Index. NEW.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Justification and Variegated Nomism: The Complexities of Second Temple Judaism
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication Date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 080102272X
• ISBN 13: 9780801022722
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: NEW
• Seller catalogs:
  • Historical Theology

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Synopsis

A comprehension of Paul's understanding of the law and justification has been a perennial problem for historians and theologians. The need for further clarity has given rise to this collection of essays by an international list of esteemed scholars who seek, in the first of two volumes, to illuminate the complexities of the Judaism of Jesus' (and Paul's) day. Was it a legalistic religion that taught one could be justified before God by obeying law? Was it even one religion, or was it a collection of traditions with some similarities and many dissimilarities?

A second volume is forthcoming which will further this discussion among scholars through an evaluation of the paradoxes of Paul.

About the Authors

D. A. Carson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and is the author or editor of more than fifty books, including The God Who Is There and How Long, O Lord? He is one of the founders of The Gospel Coalition and an active guest lecturer in academic and church settings around the world.

Peter T. O'Brien (Ph.D., University of Manchester) is senior research fellow at Moore Theological College where he teaches New Testament and missions.

Mark A. Seifrid (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.