write a book review of Reading Romans in Context: Paul and Second Temple Judaism edited by Ben C. Blackwell, John K. Goodrich, and Jason Maston.
- What is the editors’ thesis? How is the thesis developed throughout the book?
- Where are the editors coming from? What are their academic backgrounds? Can you detect their assumption, biases, or presuppositions?
- Who is the intended reader?
- Have the editors fulfilled their stated or implied purposes? How well have their objectives been met?
- How does this book compare to similar works in the same field?
- What is your assessment of this book? Does it benefit the particular field of study?