Misunderstanding, Nationalism, or Legalism
Identifying Israel’s Chief Error with Reference to the Law in Romans 9:30—10:13
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
How does Paul assess Israel's error with reference to the law in Romans 9:30--10:13, and what solution does he present? In the years since the dawn of the New Perspective on Paul, interpreters continue to discuss what the Mosaic law required and how Paul described Israel's plight and solution. In this work, Richard Winston argues for a traditional law-gospel explanation of a central passage in Paul's discussion of faith and the law (Rom 9:30--10:13), defending the viewpoint that Paul critiqued Israel for seeking to obtain a right standing with God by obeying the law (as the law requires), and presenting faith in Christ as the solution for their problem. Throughout the discussion, special attention is given to how Paul rightly interprets the Old Testament to show that it is in agreement with his argument.
Endorsements (2)
“Winston demonstrates that the main idea of Romans 9:30—10:13 is not that Israelites are guilty for zealously maintaining their nationalistic boundary markers—circumcision, Sabbath, and food laws. Rather, Paul argues that many Israelites failed to believe in Jesus and foolishly attempted the impossible—to earn righteousness based on the law.”
“Ever since Peter observed that Paul’s theology was hard to understand (2 Pet 3:16), interpreters have sought to illuminate Paul for their students, but often unsuccessfully. However, in regard to Romans 9:30—10:13 Richard Winston helps the reader untangle several Pauline knots in regard to the New Perspective on Paul, the relationship of Israel to the law, and Paul’s opinion of Israel as a nation. I celebrate the clarifying result of Richard’s endeavor.”
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