‘I Myself am an Israelite': Paul, Authenticity and Authority

This article argues that Paul prefers to present himself as an Israelite instead of a Judean for strategic purposes (Phil. 3.5; 2 Cor. 11.13; Rom. 9.4 and 11.1). I examine how Paul simultaneously makes use of claims to ethnic authenticity and his connection to the primordial past in authorizing his...

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Main Author: Eyl, Jennifer (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2017]
In: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2017, Volume: 40, Issue: 2, Pages: 148-168
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Paul Apostle / Identity / Israelites / Ethnicity / Authenticity
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
HC New Testament
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Authenticity
B SOCIAL conditions of Jews
B Ethnicity
B Authenticity (Philosophy)
B Israelite
B Bible. New Testament
B Authority
B Paul, The Apostle, Saint
B Social aspects
B Paul
B Judean
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