Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Gives an orientation to the investigation and discusses methodology. Chapter 2: Introduction to Romans 9-11 With Special Attention to Paul's Use of the Old Testament Provides a thorough discussion of introductory matters related to Romans 9-11 such as historical background, purpose, theme, structure, etc., and a review of literature related to Paul's use of the OT in the chapters. Chapter 3: Paul's Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9:1-5 Thorough examination of Exodus 32:32 and its broader context [Exodus 32-34], comparison of the text of Exodus 32:32 and Romans 9:3, examination of relevant ancient interpretive traditions surrounding Exodus 32:32, and a thorough exegesis of Rom 9:1-5 based on this background. Chapter 4: Paul's Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9:6-9 Thorough examination of Genesis 18:10, 14 and 21:12 and their broader contexts along with relevant ancient interpretive traditions, comparison to the text of Romans and a thorough exegesis of Rom 9:6-9 based on this background. Chapter 5: The Significance of Paul's Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9:1-9 for the Exegesis and Theology of Romans and for Pauline Intertextuality Conclusions are drawn from the study.

About the Author

Brian J. Abasciano earned his Ph.D. in divinity from the University of Aberdeen, UK, pastors at Faith Community Church in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA, and serves as an adjunct professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, USA.

Reviews

'[A] carefully written study of Romans 9.1-9 drawing largely but not exclusively on the methodological approach to Paul's use of the OT found in Richard Hays' Echoes of Scripture.  The shape of the argument is conventional and clear... [and] takes its place alongside a number of other recent and forthcoming works which explore intertextuality in the argument of Romans.' Sean Winter, JSNT

‘Abasciano has demonstrated the richness of the "meaning-effects" when the apostle's textual citations and allusions are understood within their larger literary context....I hope this volume will not be ignored...[t]here are many exegetical insights here.' Thomas W. Gillespie, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, Review of Biblical Literature

"As a whole the monograph makes a fresh contribution to the study of Romans 9, particularly in strengthening and establishing the case for Paul's use of Exodus 32 (denied by some scholars, such as E. Lohse). It is valuable for its survey of Jewish interpretations of the source texts used by Paul...It demonstrates how much a correct understanding of how Paul is using the Old Testament is vital for determining what he is arguing...The discussion of Paul's view of election and calling is thus helpfully reopened." Howard Marshall, University of Aberdeen, The Journal of Theological Studies

Reviewed in International Review of Biblical Studies, 2007.

Reviewed in Theological Book Review  Vol. 19 No. 1 2007

'I find Abasciano's study convincing. It is marked by careful, detailed, and fully contextualized exegesis. At the same time, the author never loses sight of the big picture. Accordingly, Abasciano has provided us with a fine example of the synergy of exegesis and theology.'   - Craig A. Evans, The Catholic Biblical Quaterly
*Catholic Biblical Quarterly*

"[A] careful study of Paul's use of the Old Testament. It has contributed to the growing body of literature on Pauline intertextuality by a thorough and in-depth analysis of Paul's use of the Scripture in specific texts."
*Expository Times*

'[T]he most detailed account to date of Paul's use of Scripture in Rom 9:1-9'.   'This is a rich and insightful study that shows the fruitfulness of exploring the complex intertextual connections between Paul and the Old Testament.'   Steve Moyise, RBL, October 2006
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