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In Part 2 of this conversation, Ryan Lambert continues his discussion with New Testament scholar Dr. Anders Runesson about his book Judaism for Gentiles.

Building on Part 1, this episode explores some of the biggest questions surrounding Paul, the early Jesus movement, and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.

Together, Ryan and Anders discuss:
• Paul’s “rule in all the ekklesiai” and whether it represents a central feature of Paul’s mission and message
• The difference between the “joining of the ways” and the more familiar “parting of the ways” model
• Whether Paul intended to create separation between Jews and Gentiles
• How Paul’s writings were later received as Judaism and Christianity developed into distinct identities
• Whether the hostility that eventually emerged between Jews and Christians was inevitable
• The broader implications of the Paul within Judaism perspective for modern Jewish-Christian relations

This conversation not only explores the historical Paul, but also asks what it might look like to read the New Testament in a way that encourages healthier relationships between Jews and Christians today.

Judaism for Gentiles is available as an open-access book at https://www.mohrsiebeck.com/en/book/judaism-for-gentiles-9783161619960/ 

Learn more about Dr. Anders Runesson at http://www.andersrunesson.com/

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