Esau McCaulley – författare

This book explores the link between Paul’s belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah, and his interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians. Countering claims that Paul replaces the Promised Land with the gift of the Spirit or salvation, Esau McCaulley argues that Paul expands this inheritance to include the whole earth; believing that, as the seed of Abraham and David, Jesus is entitled to the entire world as his inheritance and kingdom.McCaulley argues that scholars have neglected Paul’s expanded interpretation of the inheritance of the earth, rarely appreciate the role that messianism plays in Galatians, and fail to acknowledge that Second Temple authors often portrayed royal and messianic figures as God’s means of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and Israel, via the establishment of kingdoms. Through a comparisonof texts from the Pseudepigrapha, apocrypha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls with Galatians 3:1–4:7, 5:21, McCaulley argues Paul’s interpretation of Jesus’s death is a manifestation of Second Temple messianism because it ends the covenant curses outlined in Deuteronomy and begins the restoration of the inheritance to Abraham’s offspring through the establishment of Jesus’s worldwide kingdom; he concludes that Paul’s interpretation of the Abrahamic inheritance is inseparable from his belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah.

This book explores the link between Paul’s belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah, and his interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians. Countering claims that Paul replaces the Promised Land with the gift of the Spirit or salvation, Esau McCaulley argues that Paul expands this inheritance to include the whole earth; believing that, as the seed of Abraham and David, Jesus is entitled to the entire world as his inheritance and kingdom.McCaulley argues that scholars have neglected Paul’s expanded interpretation of the inheritance of the earth, rarely appreciate the role that messianism plays in Galatians, and fail to acknowledge that Second Temple authors often portrayed royal and messianic figures as God’s means of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and Israel, via the establishment of kingdoms. Through a comparisonof texts from the Pseudepigrapha, apocrypha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls with Galatians 3:1–4:7, 5:21, McCaulley argues Paul’s interpretation of Jesus’s death is a manifestation of Second Temple messianism because it ends the covenant curses outlined in Deuteronomy and begins the restoration of the inheritance to Abraham’s offspring through the establishment of Jesus’s worldwide kingdom; he concludes that Paul’s interpretation of the Abrahamic inheritance is inseparable from his belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah.

"God is at work creating this beautifully diverse family, just as he said he would."God's Colourful Kingdom Storybook Bible tells the story of God's love of ethnic diversity and his concern for the poor, his justice and his compassion.- Share a unique view and celebration of God's plan for diversity in the Bible - 31 Bible stories crafted faithfully and accessibly for children aged 6 - 11 years - Fully illustrated throughout including stunning double-page illustrations This one-of-a-kind storybook Bible includes 16 Old Testament stories and 15 New Testament stories, guiding children and their parents and carers to discover God's overarching story of grace and his intentional design for a diverse church that cares about the vulnerable. Several of the stories are not traditionally included in storybook Bibles, providing new reflective opportunities for families.As a father of four, biblical scholar, and sought-after commentator on matters of faith, race, diversity and culture, acclaimed author Esau McCaulley is uniquely placed to craft a faithful, accessible retelling of the story of God's diverse family.Take a look and fall in love with this stunningly beautiful and heartwarming book.