Paul and Empire: Religion and Power in Roman Imperial Society
Over
the centuries, Paul has been understood as the prototypical convert
from Judaism to Christianity. At the time of Pauls conversion, however,
Christianity did not yet exist. Moreover, Paul says nothing to indicate
that he was abandoning Judaism or Israel. He, in fact, understood his
mission as the fulfillment of the promises to Israel and of Israels own
destiny. In brief, Pauls gospel and mission were set over against the
Roman Empire, not Judaism.
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