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A Summary of the New Perspective on Paul by Mark M. Mattison Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version. Depending upon one's point of view, the current state of Pauline studies is either exciting or alarming. Traditional interpretations of Paul's letters are being examined afresh with increasing frequency as scholars diligently work to reconstruct Paul's historical context. The fact that these studies do not always corroborate Reformed interpretations can be used as the basis for discounting and attempting to refute the growing consensus or for reconsidering and perhaps even improving upon contemporary doctrines of...