Pamela Eisenbaum

A Jewish Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Since the middle of the twentieth century, debates have raged in academia over the question of Paul’s relationship to Judaism. Yet these debates remain scarcely known to the public. Matthew Thiessen seeks to remedy that situation in this book, and he succeeds admirably in clear and cogent prose. But the book is not merely an introduction to debates over Paul and Judaism; Thiessen does not plod neutrally through various scholarly positions. He makes a strong case that Paul remained fully and firmly within Judaism from birth to death. Thiessen is not the first to make this argument, but he does it with a notable twist: he argues that the best framework for understanding the historical Paul lies in the portrait bequeathed to us by the author of Luke-Acts. It is a compelling argument, sure to hold the attention of seasoned scholars while providing uninitiated readers a clear introduction to this important debate.”

Jewish Interpretation of the Bible

World Religions

“Zetterholm's book not only serves as an introduction to Jewish biblical interpretation, but to the origins of the rabbinic tradition, the core of Judaism today. Beautifully and clearly written, it is just the book I've been looking for my students.”

Reclaiming the Radical Economic Message of Luke

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“King offers a comprehensive reappraisal of Luke that is itself radical. . . . King argues not only that Luke’s Gospel is faithful to Jesus’ ministry to the poor, but he demonstrates that Luke confronts economic injustice in ways that go well beyond traditions of Jesus’ preaching. King’s recasting of Luke’s Gospel is not a simple historical reevaluation of the text, it is a contemporary prophetic interpretation of Scripture. Let those who have ears to hear, hear.”

The Arrogance of Nations, paperback edition

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A tour de force, The Arrogance of Nations is one of the most thought-provoking books on Paul in years. Making sophisticated use of post-colonial theory while also reading with remarkable exegetical sensitivity, Elliott's interpretation of Paul as a sharp and subtle critic of empire is cogent, compelling, and a much-needed corrective to the conventional image of the Apostle. Anyone who thinks the discussion of Paul is hackneyed and irrelevant to the issues of our day needs to read this book.”