Meira Z. Kensky

A Jew to the Jews

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Rudolph's overall thesis is persuasive and compelling, particularly in light of his thoughtful analysis of Paul's 'calling' language in 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, where he persuasively demonstrates that Paul intended Jewish Christians to continue following Jewish law, while Gentile Christians need not adopt these precepts. Each was to remain 'called' in the state they were in. Rudolph argues that this provides the lens through which we should understand Paul's own relationship to Jewish law. . . . [O]verall this work is cogent and provides a good corrective to the mainstream of scholarship on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, though it may actually be Rudolph's discussion of 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 that proves the most fruitful for future research.”