The Conversion of the Imagination Quotes

“Paul understood himself as a Jew sent by the God of Israel to the world of Gentile "outsiders" for the purpose of declaring to them the message of eschatological salvation promised in Israel's Scriptures - preeminently Isaiah - to the whole world.”
― Richard B. Hays, The Conversion of the Imagination: Paul as Interpreter of Israel's Scripture

“Hoarding is both unnecessary and an affront to God, who is perfectly capable of providing abundantly for those who trust in him.”
― Richard B. Hays, The Conversion of the Imagination: Paul as Interpreter of Israel's Scripture