Intimations of Exegesis

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Source: Peter Enns

Paul quotes the Old Testament a lotour

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Let's look at two examples Pete provides:

1) Romans 10:4-13 citing Lev. 18:5/Deut. 30:11-14

Scripture Verse: Leviticus 18:5

You shall keep my statutes and my ordinances; by doing so one shall live: I am the Lord

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2) Rom. 11: 26-27 citing Isa. 59:20-21

Scripture Verse: Romans 11: 26-27

Out of Zion

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Scripture Verse: Isaiah 59:20-21

And he will come to Zion

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Of course Peter Enns' approach isn't the only view out there.

So, what are your thoughts on the NT author's appropriation of OT texts?