The New Quest for Paul & His Reading of the Old Testament : The Contrast between the 'Letter' & the 'Spirit' in 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

For a very long time, the so-called New Perspective on Paul has dominated the academic research. Sometimes, it seems that there are no alternatives. This is no longer true. Timo Laato argues that the New Perspective has run its course. It should be laid to rest as it fails to explain Paul' s break with Judaism. Research must move ahead. In the new light, the New Perspective appears rather old-fashioned. Instead, the New Quest is needed.