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The Meaning of Ισραήλ (Israel) in Paul with Jason Staples (Key Terms in Pauline Theology: Part 6)

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Oct 19, 2022

Jason Staples, Assistant Teaching Prof. at NC State Univ. & author, discusses the meaning of Ισραήλ (Israel) in Paul with Kevin Grasso. They explore the difference between Israel and Jews in texts like Romans 2:13, Romans 9:19-22, and Romans 11:25-26. They challenge assumptions, analyze Paul's relationship with the prophets, reevaluate interpretations of Romans 2, and discuss Gentile inclusion in Paul's arguments. They emphasize that Israel includes both Jews and Gentiles who've received the Spirit, arguing against supersessionism.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Interchangeability of Israel, Israelites, and Jews

03:08 • 12min

The Relationship Between Paul and the Prophets

15:09 • 4min

Reevaluating Assumptions in Pauline Exegesis

18:50 • 29min

God as a Potter: Understanding Romans 9-11

47:35 • 8min

Exploring Gentile Inclusion in Paul's Arguments

55:09 • 25min

Israel's Meaning in Pauline Theology

01:20:27 • 14min

The Identity of Israel in Pauline Theology

01:34:29 • 2min

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso talks with Dr. Jason Staples about the meaning of Ισραήλ (Israel) in Paul.

Jason Staples is Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at NC State University. He’s the author of two books, The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism, published with Cambridge University Press in 2021, and Paul and the Resurrection of Israel, which will come out next year, also with Cambridge University press. He also has worked in sports media for fifteen years, used to coach football, and does voiceover work to ensure his family can survive, and he will be launching the BiblePod podcast in the next few months.

Kevin and Jason discuss the difference between Ισραήλ (Israel) and Ἰουδαῖος (Jew) and how it relates to difficult texts like Romans 2:13, Romans 9:19-22, and Romans 11:25-26.

Show notes:

- The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism: A New Theory of People, Exile, and Israelite Identity (Cambridge University Press, 2021) - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/idea-of-israel-in-second-temple-judaism/CB65E50538F8CC4E48C5294FDE445A58

- Paul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming 2023)

- Vessels of Wrath and God’s Pathos: Potter/Clay Imagery in Rom 9:20–23 - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/harvard-theological-review/article/vessels-of-wrath-and-gods-pathos-potterclay-imagery-in-rom-92023/10212C0E6F1B7E444E80CB3CDD58D106

- What Do the Gentiles Have to Do with "All Israel"? A Fresh Look at Romans 11:25-27 - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/569543b4bfe87360795306d6/t/5a4d463053450af960807100/1515013716367/12Staples.pdf

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