Paul's Former Occupation in Ioudaismos
Deep Dive into Paul's Former Occupation in Ioudaismos by Matthew V. NovensonMatthew V. Novenson's essay reevaluates the meaning of the Greek term Ioudaismos in Paul's Epistle to the Galatians, specifically focusing on Galatians 1:13-14. Traditionally, interpreters from late antiquity to modern times, including prominent figures like Augustine and Martin Luther, have translated this word simply as "Judaism". This translation has long supported the reading of Galatians as a fundamental polemic against the Jewish religion itself.Recently, scholar Steve Mason challenged this prevailing view by…
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