Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-298) and index.

Preliminary material / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Introduction: How to Approach Paul and the Law / Paul and the Jewish Law -- The Quest for Paul's Historical Background / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Halakha in Paul's Letters / Paul and the Jewish Law -- The Halakha in First Corinthians / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Laws concerning Idolatry in Early Judaism and Christianity / Paul and the Jewish Law -- lCor 8-10: 'On Idol Offerings' / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Table Fellowship of Jews and Gentiles / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Conclusion: The Nexus of Halakha and Theology / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Abbreviations / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Bibliography / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Index of Sources / Paul and the Jewish Law -- Index of Modern Authors / Paul and the Jewish Law.

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While interest in Paul's relationship to Judaism has been growing recently, this study adds an important aspect by comparing Paul’s practical instruction with the ancient halakha or Jewish traditional law. First Corinthians is found to be a source of prime importance, and surprisingly, halakha appears to be basic to Paul's instruction for non-Jewish Christians. The book includes thorough discussion of hermeneutic and methodological implications, always viewed in relation to the history of Pauline and Judaic study. Attention is also being paid to the setting within Hellenistic culture. Finally, conclusions are drawn about the texture of Paul's thought and these are applied to two ‘theological’ passages decisive for his place in Judaism. Historical and theological implications are vast, both regarding Paul's relationship to Judaism, his attitude towards Jesus and his Apostles, and the meaning of his teaching concerning justification and the Law.