Book contents
- Paul and the Resurrection of Israel
- Paul and the Resurrection of Israel
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 The God of Jews Only?
- 2 Paul and the Israel Problem
- 3 The Israel Problem and the Gentiles
- 4 Salvation through Justification
- 5 “Not My People”
- 6 God’s Justice and the End of the Torah
- 7 The Mystery of Israel’s Salvation
- 8 The End of the Matter
- Bibliography
- Primary Sources Index
- Author Index
- Subject Index
5 - “Not My People”
Israel’s Infidelity and God’s Fidelity
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 November 2023
Book contents
- Paul and the Resurrection of Israel
- Paul and the Resurrection of Israel
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 The God of Jews Only?
- 2 Paul and the Israel Problem
- 3 The Israel Problem and the Gentiles
- 4 Salvation through Justification
- 5 “Not My People”
- 6 God’s Justice and the End of the Torah
- 7 The Mystery of Israel’s Salvation
- 8 The End of the Matter
- Bibliography
- Primary Sources Index
- Author Index
- Subject Index
Summary
This chapter works through Romans 9 in conversation with other early Jewish evidence, arguing that Paul consistently cites the prophetic promises of the restoration of northern Israelites “from the nations” as promises that gentiles themselves (by definition not YHWH’s people) would become incorporated into Israel as part of Israel’s own redemption. Faced with potential accusations of divine injustice, Paul argues that this is in keeping with God’s prior dealings with his people, who have persistently resisted God’s purposes, leading God to achieve his purposes through new processes.
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- Paul and the Resurrection of IsraelJews, Former Gentiles, Israelites, pp. 182 - 220Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023