Gabriele Boccaccini is a University of Michigan professor teaching Second Temple Judaism and early rabbinic literature. He's also a renowned Enoch specialist. I've been reading his 2020 book Paul's Three Paths to Salvation (Eerdmans). I am planning to write a (very) critical book review soon and have it published somewhere. Today's post only concerns a … Continue reading Boccaccini, Paul’s Three Paths (2020)
The Certificate of Debt Canceled
Frankly, I am heavy hearted. No matter how hard I may try to make ends meet, this summer looks quite unpromising with the rent, various bills, auto insurance, and most of all, the outstanding due of my tuition for 2021-2022. This, however, is a perfect teachable moment for myself: Ask this "What if" question: What … Continue reading The Certificate of Debt Canceled
Sin (罪)
Who likes to talk about sin? None. Because it makes us uncomfortable. I think that the Apostle Paul was adamant in discussing the sin issue that severed us from God. Sin is not a popular topic and it never has been. It, however, seems to me that both "New Perspective on Paul" and "Paul within … Continue reading Sin (罪)