Romans 4 and the New Perspective on Paul: Faith Embraces the Promise

As the vigorous debate over the New Perspective on Paul will only be decided by means of careful consideration of the relevant Scripture passages, Romans 4 and the New Perspective on Paul makes a significant contribution to the discussion. Interpretations by scholars promoting the New Perspective approach are reviewed in detail and contrasted with those of scholars who are critical toward this method. A detailed analysis of the context and exegesis of Romans 4 completes the work. By suggesting a more nuanced exegesis of Romans 4, this book is able to offer a careful critique of the New Perspective while still noting the positive aspects of the latter approach.

The Author: Gerhard H. Visscher is Professor of New Testament Studies at the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches in Hamilton, Canada. He earned a Ph.D. in early Christianity from the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, a Th.D. from the Theological University of the Reformed Churches in Kampen, the Netherlands, and a M.Div. from the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches in Hamilton, Canada.