Title

Becoming Pro-Mysterion: Embracing a Future of Mercy for All in Romans 11

Authors

Rachael Griggs, University of DaytonFollow

Date

4-22-2021

Files

Description

This paper presents an exegesis of Paul's allegory of the olive tree (Romans 11) within the framework of present-day tragedies caused by antisemitism. While St. Paul exhorts gentile Christians to express humility regarding their newfound position within God's family, supersessionism has placed the Jewish and Christian faiths in a dichotomous relationship. Greek word studies and models of religious pluralism in this essay demonstrate that supersessionism is a poisonous root from which antisemitism grows. Paul's revelation of God's cosmic plan of salvation asks Jesus's followers--in any era--to become pro-mysterion: to embrace in faith God's redemptive plan for all.

Academic Advisor

Meghan Henning

Academic Department(s)

Religious Studies

Degree Pursued

Master's

Recommended Citation

Griggs, Rachael, "Becoming Pro-Mysterion: Embracing a Future of Mercy for All in Romans 11" (2021). Graduate Student Showcase. 18.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/grad_showcase/18