Paul's Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9.10-18

A pastor in New Hampshire, Abasciano (New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Massachusetts) continues the exegesis of Romans 9 that he began in his 2005 book on verses 1-9; he projects a third volume covering the rest of the chapter. His method entails exegeting the Old Testament text in its original context, surveying the history of its interpretation in Judaism and Christianity prior to and roughly contemporaneous with Paul, and comparing its extant relevant textual traditions to the form of Paul's quotations. His topics include Genesis 25.23 and Malachi 1.2-3 in their Old Testament context, Exodus 9.16 in its Old Testament context with special attention to the hardening of Pharaoh's heart, and interpretive traditions surrounding Exodus 33.19B and 9.16. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Brian J. Abasciano earned his Ph.D. in divinity from the University of Aberdeen, pastors at Faith Community Church in Hampton, New Hampshire, and serves as an adjunct professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.