Painting In the Grotto of St. Paul, Ephesus, Late 5th century. It Is No More Possible to Stand Up For the Old Perspective on Paul As Preaching Against the Legalistic Understanding of God’s Grace. Photo: Wikipedia

Newest Article: A Farewell to the New Perspective on Paul – The Start of the New Quest For Paul

Written by Timo Laato

The New Perspective on Paul is challenged for underestimating differences between Jewish and Pauline understandings of human agency. Paul’s contrast between “letter” and “Spirit” is interpreted as locating salvation and fulfillment of the law entirely in Christ and the Spirit rather than human… Read More

 

 

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