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This is the only short book available that summarizes the role scripture played in Paul’s thought. Accessibly written at undergraduate level, it outlines the key arguments in the debate. Written by an international expert on the subject, Paul and Scripture also contributes to contemporary Church discussions about the proper interpretation of scripture.

God sent Jesus to die for sins and open up a new way to be right with God. This way was the way of faith, as exemplified by Genesis 15:6 (‘Abraham believed God and it was reckoned to him as righteousness’) and Habakkuk 2:4 (‘The righteous by faith will live’). This explains why Paul can make both positive and negative statements about the law. Indeed, in order to further his mission he is quite happy to live like a Jew in order to reach Jews, and live like a Gentile in order to reach Gentiles (1
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