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A Radical Jew: Paul and the Politics of Identity (Contraversions: Critical Studies in Jewish Literature, Culture, and Society) (,Used
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Daniel Boyarin turns to the Epistles of Paul as the spiritual autobiography of a firstcentury Jewish cultural critic. What led Paulin his dramatic conversion to Christianityto such a radical critique of Jewish culture?Paul's famous formulation, 'There is neither Jew nor Greek, no male and female in Christ,' demonstrates the genius of Christianity: its concern for all people. The genius of Judaism is its validation of genealogy and cultural, ethnic difference. But the evils of these two thought systems are the obverse of their geniuses: Christianity has threatened to coerce universality, while ethnic difference is one of the most troubled issues in modern history.Boyarin posits a 'diaspora identity' as a way to negotiate the pitfalls inherent in either position. Jewishness disrupts categories of identity because it is not national, genealogical, or even religious, but all of these, in dialectical tension with one another. It is analogous with gender: gender identity makes us different in some ways but not in others.An exploration of these tensions in the Pauline corpus, argues Boyarin, will lead us to a richer appreciation of our own cultural quandaries as male and female, gay and straight, Jew and Palestinianand as human beings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Radical Jew: Paul and the Politics of Identity'? A: The main theme revolves around Daniel Boyarin's exploration of the Epistles of Paul as a critique of Jewish culture, emphasizing the complex identity of Jewishness and its relation to universalism and ethnic difference.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Daniel Boyarin, a scholar known for his work in Jewish literature and cultural studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 11, 1997.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Radical Jew'? A: The book contains 382 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a new edition? A: Yes, this is a new edition of the book.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of New Testament studies.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts include diaspora identity, the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, and the complexities of cultural and ethnic identity.
- Q: Is 'A Radical Jew' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in Jewish literature and cultural criticism.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues related to identity? A: Yes, Boyarin discusses contemporary issues of identity, including gender, cultural differences, and the implications of universalism.