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Was Paul just a Jewish teacher—or was he also shaped by the Greek world around him?
In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, we explore how Paul’s deeply Jewish identity was expressed within the Greco-Roman culture of his day. Drawing on examples from Romans 7 and 11, we highlight how Paul used Greek literary techniques, cultural metaphors, and the Septuagint to connect with his audience.
Rather than seeing Paul’s “Greekness” and “Jewishness” as opposites, this episode shows how Paul’s cultural fluency helped him build bridges between Jews and Gentiles—and why that still matters today.
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The Weird Apostle
Ryan's book places the Apostle Paul in his Jewish and Greco-Roman context.
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Was Paul just a Jewish teacher—or was he also shaped by the Greek world around him?
In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, we explore how Paul’s deeply Jewish identity was expressed within the Greco-Roman culture of his day. Drawing on examples from Romans 7 and 11, we highlight how Paul used Greek literary techniques, cultural metaphors, and the Septuagint to connect with his audience.
Rather than seeing Paul’s “Greekness” and “Jewishness” as opposites, this episode shows how Paul’s cultural fluency helped him build bridges between Jews and Gentiles—and why that still matters today.
Bridge Builders Forum
An educational entity dedicated to helping Jews and Christians understand their faith, the Bible, and each other.
Bridge Builders Forum Email News and Updates
Download the free PDF "Recovering the Jewish Paul: Three Keys to Understanding the Apostle and Building Bridges Between Jews and Christians"
The Weird Apostle
Ryan's book places the Apostle Paul in his Jewish and Greco-Roman context.
Make a tax deductible donation to the Bridge Builders Forum

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