Krister Stendahl

Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is a great thing when a meticulous scholar, who has come to master all the intricacies of his field, designs to tell a wider public what difference it all makes – in this case to the very understanding of Christianity. This book is a most welcome case in point.”

The Mystery of Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“As one who has argued that Romans 9–11 is the climax of the letter (esp. 11:11-36); and that 15:14-33 are decisive for understanding the letter as Paul's apologia for his mission ... I find myself outdone by this tour de force. ... "This is a well done book, and its extensive notes constitute an interesting tapestry of relatively recent insights in Pauline studies.”