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3.14.2008

The New Perspective

TIME picked up on the continuing discussion in theological circles regarding so-called "New Pauline Perspective" which is basically reinterpreting Paul's letters (especially Romans) in light of his strong commitment to Judaism. In other words, don't read the New Testament like a Christian, read it like a Jew.

What is interesting is that this article pits Rob Bell against Ben Witherington, and the fact that TIME considers a new understanding of what it means to be a Judeo-Christian one of the top "10 Ideas that are Changing the World."

Read about it here

1 comment:

Greg said...

Very interesting article.

Also, check out this Chicago news video from 2006 that cites 20 million emergent christians around the country:

http://cbs2chicago.com/specialreports/
Emerging.Church.Movement.2.330032.html