Jews and Anti-Judaism in the New Testament Decision Points and Divergent Interpretations

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1 Introduction Antisemitism and the New Testament: The question raised The question examined Setting directions 2 Matthew Self-definition in Matthew Social location of Matthew and his intended readers Rhetorical function of Matthew`s treatment of Jews and Judaism Concluding observations 3 Luke-Acts Self-definition in Luke-Acts Social location of Luke and his intended readers Rhetorical function of Luke`s treatment of Jews and Judaism Concluding observations 4 John Self-definition in John Social location of John and his intended readers Rhetorical function of John`s treatment of Jews and Judaism Concluding observations 5 Paul Self-definition in Paul Social location of Paul and his intended readers Rhetorical function of Paul`s treatment of Jews and Judaism Concluding observations 6 The New Testament: Then and now The remaining writings of the New Testament The emergence of the New Testament as a canonical whole Interpreting the New Testament today