David J. Downs is associate professor of New Testament studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also the author of Alms:Charity, Reward, and Atonement in Early Christianity.
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Richard S. Ascough in Religious Studies Review "Erudite and convincing, this book is the new touchpoint for future research on Paul's collection for the Jerusalem church." Joshua W. Jipp in Themelios "A tightly argued, well-written, and thorough study of Paul's collection. . . . What is so refreshing about Downs's work is his skillful ability to engage in historical and sociocultural work as well as providing a significant theological interpretation of Paul's religious rhetoric." Beverly Roberts Gaventa (from foreword) "David Downs's book on the place of the collection in Paul's letters will make it exceedingly difficult to maintain [the common] bifurcation between Paul's spiritual message and his physical concerns. . . . The Offering of the Gentiles is a challenge to all readers of Paul to understand the holistic character of his message."