The Concept of Purity at Qumran and in the Letters of Paul

The book explores the concept of purity as a central theme in both the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Letters of Paul, challenging the prevailing scholarly belief that traditional Jewish purity concepts were absent in Christianity. Dr. Newton argues that Paul utilized a similar understanding of purity to that found in Qumran and Rabbinic Judaism, shedding light on his perspectives regarding the Church, divine presence, ethical foundations, and the meaning of Jesus' death. This analysis reveals a deeper connection between early Christianity and Jewish thought.