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Torah Ethics and Early Christian Identity

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Thirteen experts here explore the relationship between the Mosaic law and early Christian ethics, examining early Christian appropriation of the Torah and looking at ways in which the law continued to serve as an ethical reference point for Christ-believers - regardless of whether they thought Torah observance was essential or not. These noteworth
David M. Miller is associate professor of New Testament and Early Judaism at Briercrest College and Seminary, Caronport, Saskatchewan. Susan J. Wendel is associate professor of New Testament at Briercrest College and Seminary, Caronport, Saskatchewan.
Brian S. Rosner -- Ridley College "The question of the relationship between the early Christians and the law of Moses is notoriously complex. Does Christ replace the law? And if he does, in what sense does the law serve as a positive reference point for believers in Christ? Specifically, does the Mosaic law provide a moral compass for the early Christians? Torah Ethics and Early Christian Identity tackles these questions in a remarkably comprehensive manner, taking careful note of the relevant background in early Judaism as well as the development of New Testament ideas in selected church fathers. An incisive treatment of a matter that is of considerable historical, theological, and ethical importance."
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