OnScript Jason Staples – Paul and the Resurrection of Israel (Part I)
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Jun 27, 2024 Jason Staples, an expert in Pauline studies, discusses the resurrection of Israel in Paul's theology. They delve into restoration eschatology, Gentile inclusion, and the reunification of Israel and Judah. The podcast explores reinterpretations of Romans challenging traditional views and the exegetical nuances in Paul's writings. There's also light-hearted tattoo talk, influential book discussions, and interpretations of Paul's words on Israel's salvation in Romans 11.
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12-Tribe Restoration
- Paul's theology centers on a 12-tribe restoration of Israel, a concept prevalent in Second Temple Judaism.
- This restoration involves not just Jews but all 12 tribes, expanding its scope beyond contemporary Jewish understanding.
Ongoing Exile
- Ongoing exile, popularized by N.T. Wright, needs nuance: it wasn't just metaphorical or limited to Jews.
- The exile's end requires solving the root problem: lack of covenant fidelity, achieved through a changed heart.
Fluid Ethnicity
- Ethnicity in Second Temple Judaism was fluid, with group boundaries negotiated rather than fixed by birth.
- Paul viewed Israelite ethnicity as conferred by God, allowing for ethnic transformation through the Spirit.