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Is St. Paul a Jewish Deviant or a Reformer of Judaism?: The Clash of Jewish Identity and Christian Identity in Asia Minor (2009) is a book by Rong-Hua Jefferson Lin.

Abstract

"This work examines the first-century dynamics associated with the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in doing so addresses some important implications for modern missions. Paul’s missiology was intricately tied to his Christology, soteriology, and ecclesiology. He believed that the fullness of Judaism was to incorporate the Gentiles into the people of God through faith in Christ instead of through works of the Law. However, in advocating such a theology and practice Paul posed a great threat to maintaining Jewish identity and the survival of Jewish communities in the Diaspora."--Publisher description.

Editions and translations

Published in Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 2009.

Contents

Preface / Bruce Corley

Introduction

• 1. Jewish Identity in the Diaspora
• 2. Paul’s Self-Understanding of His Mission
• 3. Convergence of Jewish and Christian Identity: Heirs of Abraham
• 4. The Clash of Jewish Identity with Christian Identity: Jewish Communities in Asia Minor as a Test Case

Conclusion

Bibliography -- Indices

External links

• [ Google Books]