Jesus and Jewish Law: A Complex Relationship

This chapter examines Jesus' interactions with Jewish law as portrayed in the Gospels, focusing on his conflicts with the Pharisees stemming from differing interpretations. It highlights the importance of love and compassion over mere ritual observance and discusses the evolving Christian perceptions of the law influenced by figures like Paul. The analysis emphasizes the historical context of these debates and their long-lasting implications for Jewish-Christian relations.