For good reason, Romans 9-11 is now widely recognized as a crux in the argument of Paul’s Letter to the Romans, and indeed in the apostle’s theology as a whole. And yet, it remains a very difficult passage to read and to understand. The excellent cast of contributors--Ann Jervis, Michael Wolter, Davina Lopez, Ross Wagner, Simon Gathercole, and Jonathan Linebaugh--together offer a master seminar in the careful interpretation of a difficult text. This volume is not a commentary, but it deserves to stand on the shelf alongside Romans commentaries as a trustworthy guide through the twists and turns of this remarkable passage.
~Matthew Novenson, Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins, University of Edinburgh
This book is a rare achievement: a chorus of voices which all, in different ways, have something both original and important to say about a much-discussed text. All six contributions to this volume are the product of mature reflection; they deserve to be widely read and deeply pondered.
~John Barclay, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity, Durham University
To read this book is to enter into a provocative, substantive, and wide-ranging conversation about issues at the heart of Paul’s theology. For anyone interested in a deeper historical and theological engagement with Romans 9-11, God and Israel: Providence and Purpose in Romans 9-11 is a must-read. This is an extraordinarily rich collection of essays.
~Susan Grove Eastman, Associate Research Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School
All six essays in this volume are written with clarity, much attention to details, and careful observation of the passages.
~Ben Kim, Reading Religion
This is an ideal book for a seminar group, where there is the opportunity to discuss the interconnections of this immensely stimulating collection of different approaches to Rom. 9-11.
~Timothy Carter, Journal for the Study of the New Testament
The editor and conveners of the Baylor colloquy are to be commended for providing this stimulating collection of essays by a group of respected Romans scholars that offers fresh insights and opens new angles of approach to Rom 9-11.
~Timothy Gombis, Review of Biblical Literature
A fascinating collection.
~Jason Maston, Religious Studies Review
