Israel and the Mercy of God: A Re-reading of Galatians 6.16 and Romans 9–11
Journal Article
Noting the conjunction of 'mercy' and 'Israel' in Galatians 6.16 and Romans 911, this article argues that in both letters 'Israel' denotes the Jews. In Galatians 6.16, with an on-going mission to the Jews in view, Paul invokes peace on those who live according to the new creation, and mercy on unbelieving Israel. In Romans 9-11, he draws on both Scripture and his own experience of mercy to revisit the question of Israel's destiny, discerning therein a providential pattern of a divine call that is interrupted by obduracy under the law, and ultimately fulfilled in Christ.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Grove Eastman, S
Published Date
- 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 56 / 3
Start / End Page
- 367 - 395
Published By
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0028-6885
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1017/S0028688510000056