Abstract
Paul, Faustus, and Augustine’s Evolution toward Anti-anti-Semitism
Highlights
Most New Testament scholars, historians of Late Antiquity, and Historical Theologians know the work of Paula Fredriksen
Page 98 sums up both her position—in its broadest form—and the presuppositions she wishes to help counter: We are unprepared to look at the evidence [in favor of close and harmonious interaction between Jews and non-Jews] positively because, first of all, good relations are not what we expect to see
According to Fredriksen, “impelled by all his hard thinking in the 390’s—on the figure and the theology of the Apostle Paul, on Tyconius and his views of the positive correspondence of Law and Gospel, on divine justice and human freedom, on understanding the Bible ad litteram as well as secundam spiritum—Augustine had begun to think about God, time, and scripture in new ways
Summary
Most New Testament scholars, historians of Late Antiquity, and Historical Theologians know the work of Paula Fredriksen. After quoting a longish section of Against Faustus 22.78, a passage that, according to Fredriksen, “provides the larger theological context for Augustine’s...defense of Judaism...and for his...defense of the Jewish praxis of Judaism,” she goes on to observe that, for Augustine, “no other nation was like Israel.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
