Here is a complete commentary on Romans written from a Messianic Jewish perspective! Shulam and Le Cornu give us a verse-by-verse commentary to help understand the Book of Romans as a Jewish text. Readers are introduced to the ancient Jewish texts, comparing them with the Dead Sea Scrolls, inter-testamental literature, and early rabbinic writings. At last, a commentary that provides a first-century perspective and the necessary sources for accurate biblical understanding. 550 pages.

What scholars are saying about this book:

". . . Although abreast with modern scholarship, the comments reflect the yeshiva rather than the seminary, the first century rather than the twentieth. The numerous references to the Hebrew Bible, Qumran, and rabbinic literature make this book a must for all who wish to inquire into the meaning of the most important document in Paul's writings."
--George Howard, Professor Emeritus, Dep't. of Religion, University of Georgia

"This work will prove an indispensable resource for all scholars interested in the early Jewish context of Romans and the Jewishness of the faith of first-century believers in Jesus. . . the authors draw from an impressive and commendably wide range of Jewish sources."
--Craig S. Keener, Author of the IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament, Professor of New Testament Studies, Eastern Seminary

". . . unique in both its methodology and quality. . . a treasure of references and lengthy citations of passages from the Talmud, Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Dead Sea Scrolls, and Tanach [Older Testment] that bear directly on understanding the text. Extensive cross references of New Testament passages abound, providing a rich source for comparative analysis of Pauline expressions. . . . This book will demonstrate that Paul was not a 16th-century Protestant Reformer but a first-century Jewish Rabbi who accepted Jesus as his savior. I strongly recommend it for those who have more than a cursory interest in the Jewish backgrounds of the New Testament."
--John McRay, Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Archaeology, Wheaton College Graduate School

"I know of no one with greater ability than Joe Shulam in showing the Pharisaic and Jewish background for understanding Paul. Standing in the tradition of W.D. Davies, David Daube, Peter Tomson, and C.G. Montefiore, Shulam takes our position that Paul was a Pharisee who put forth a theology fully within a Jewish biblical world view while correcting wrong viewpoints. . . This book is a treasure chest."
--Daniel C. Juster, Director, Tikkun Ministries

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