MARK NANOS

https://marknanos.com/

Books by Mark Nanos

Mark Nanos is a scholar specializing in reading the Apostle Paul within the context of first-century Judaism, with a focus on texts like Romans and themes related to Jewish identity, Torah observance, and the New Testament's Jewish roots. His works often explore Paul's continuity with Judaism rather than opposition to it. Below is a comprehensive list of his relevant books. Many are available for purchase via publishers like Cascade Books or Amazon, but some have free previews or full texts online. No Word documents were identified; materials are primarily in book or PDF format.

• The Mystery of Romans: The Jewish Context of Paul's Letters (Fortress Press, 1996) This book argues that Paul's letter to the Romans is an example of Jewish correspondence, addressing Christ-believers (both Jewish and gentile) within a Jewish framework. It emphasizes Paul's continuity with Jewish heritage and reinterprets key passages like Romans 9-11. Free full PDF download available on Internet Archive.Link: https://archive.org/details/mysteryofromansj0000nano
• The Irony of Galatians: Paul's Letter in First-Century Context (Fortress Press, 2002) Examines Galatians as Paul's ironic critique within Judaism, challenging traditional views of Paul as anti-Torah. Focuses on circumcision debates and Jewish-gentile relations.
• Paul within Judaism: Restoring the First-Century Context to the Apostle (Fortress Press, 2015; co-edited with Magnus Zetterholm) A collection of essays by various scholars (including Nanos) placing Paul firmly within Judaism, not as a founder of Christianity separate from it.
• Reading Paul within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos, Vol. 1 (Cascade Books, 2017) Essays arguing Paul was a Second Temple Jew faithful to Torah, with implications for Jewish-Christian relations. Includes pieces on Romans 2:25-29 and Paul's non-Jewish audiences becoming "Jewish" in practice without converting.
• Reading Corinthians and Philippians within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos, Vol. 4 (Cascade Books, 2017) Essays on 1-2 Corinthians and Philippians, reading them as intra-Jewish discourse.
• Reading Romans within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos, Vol. 2 (Cascade Books, 2018) Focuses on Romans, including essays on Romans 9-11 from a Jewish perspective, Paul's hopes for Jews, and translations of key passages like Romans 11:11-12:1a. Challenges limits in defining Paul's view of Jews and Judaism.
• Reading Galatians within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos, Vol. 3 (Cascade Books, forthcoming) Upcoming volume on Galatians, emphasizing its Jewish context and Paul's arguments against "works of the law" as related to proselyte conversion, not Torah observance generally.

For purchasing or previews, check Amazon, Wipf and Stock (Cascade's publisher), or academic databases like ResearchGate. His website lists these with links to publishers.

Free Articles, Essays, and PDFs

Nanos has published numerous essays, many now collected in his book volumes (no longer freely available as standalone PDFs due to updates). However, several standalone pieces are accessible online, focusing on Paul, Romans, and Jewish identity in the New Testament. No direct mentions of Messianic Judaism as a modern movement, but his work addresses related themes like Jewish continuity in Christ-belief and gentile inclusion without conversion.

• Paul’s Non-Jews Do Not Become ‘Jews,’ But Do They Become ‘Jewish’?: Reading Romans 2:25–29 Within Judaism, Alongside Josephus (2014, Journal of the Jesus Movement in its Jewish Setting) Argues Paul's gentile audiences practice Judaism without becoming Jews. Free PDF: https://www.jjmjs.org/uploads/1/1/9/0/11908749/nanos_pauls_non-jews.pdf
• The Myth of the 'Law-Free' Paul Standing Between Christians and Jews (2008) Challenges the view of Paul as abandoning Torah, arguing he upheld it for Jews and adapted it for gentiles within Judaism. Free PDF: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/7013/c2be570d5f296f62bf73ef78737db3256e5d.pdf
• New Fruit from a Familiar Olive Tree? Problems and Prospects for Post-Shoah Appeals to New Insights from Romans 11 (2023) Reexamines Romans 11's olive tree metaphor in Jewish-Christian relations post-Holocaust. Free PDF (English original): https://marknanos.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/New-Fruit-for-Website-revised-6-29-21b.pdf
• Re-Framing Paul’s Opposition to Erga Nomou as ‘Rites of a Custom’ for Proselyte Conversion Completed by the Synecdoche ‘Circumcision' (2021, Journal of the Jesus Movement in its Jewish Setting) Proposes new translation of "works of the law" in Galatians and Romans as proselyte rites, not anti-Torah. Free access via journal: https://www.jjmjs.org
• Translating NT Texts ‘Within Judaism’: Theory and Practice (2024, Journal of the Jesus Movement in its Jewish Setting) Discusses re-translating Paul's letters to reflect Jewish context. Free PDF via journal.
• All Israel Will Be Saved or Kept Safe? (Rom 11:26): Israel’s Conversion or Irrevocable Calling to Gospel the Nations? (2021) In Israel and Nations: Paul’s Gospel in the Context of Jewish Expectation. Explores Romans 11's eschatology.

Additional essays and reviews are listed on his website under Publications, but most require book access. For more free resources, see ResearchGate profiles or academic sites like Academia.edu.

Video Lectures and Interviews

Nanos has given numerous lectures and interviews on Paul within Judaism, Romans, and New Testament themes. These are primarily on YouTube or linked via his site. Focus is on Paul's Jewish identity and implications for modern Jewish-Christian dialogue. No direct videos on Messianic Judaism, but content relates to Jewish continuity in early Christ-belief.

• Mark Nanos on Paul Within Judaism: Its Past, Present, and Future (Interview by Ryan Lambert, Bridge Builders Forum, August 28, 2025) Discusses Paul's operation within Judaism, Galatians insights, and implications for Jewish-Christian relations. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sKV3_8OkDA
• Mark Nanos on Paul within Judaism (Interview by Kurt Willems, The Paul Podcast, March 23, 2018) Covers his books on Romans and Galatians, Paul's Jewish perspective. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr8Ft_aNKpc
• Paul's Relationship to Jews and Judaism in First-Century Context: Revisiting the Translation of Romans 11 (Lecture at Westmont College, March 24, 2014) Reexamines Romans 11 translations for better Jewish context. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWfiuR1rDQw
• An Interview with Mark Nanos: A Jewish View of the Apostle Paul (Interview, date not specified) Jewish perspective on Paul, addressing negative views in Judaism. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkgfMFUu2Mw
• Why Should Jews Care About a New Interpretation of the (Christian) “Apostle” Paul? (Virtual lecture, co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion, date not specified) Explores Romans 11 and Paul's view of fellow Jews. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP1GdJdxiDg
• Paul and the Jewish Tradition: The Ideology of the Shema (Lecture at Villanova University, October 23, 2008) Paul's use of the Shema in New Testament context.
• How Could Paul—THE Convert to Christianity, St. Paul—Represent Judaism? (Lecture 1 of 3, Hillsdale College, November 7, 2018) Challenges Paul as apostate. Direct video: http://www.westblade.info/Hillsdale/Gershom/2018/181107-Nanos-Lect1.mp4
• Was Paul Promoting Judaism in the Letters of the New Testament? (Lecture 2 of 3, Hillsdale College, November 8, 2018) Paul's arguments in inter-ethnic contexts. Direct video: http://www.westblade.info/Hillsdale/Gershom/2018/181108-Nanos-Lect2.mp4
• Did Paul Argue that the ‘Church’ Replaced (or Became) ‘Israel’? (Lecture 3 of 3, Hillsdale College, November 8, 2018) Reads Romans 11's olive tree allegory. Direct video: http://www.westblade.info/Hillsdale/Gershom/2018/181108-Nanos-Lect3.mp4
• Judeophobia and Philippians 3 with Mark Nanos (Interview by Alex Bernardo, The Protestant Libertarian Podcast, September 3, 2025) Philippians in Jewish context.
• Episode 49: Paul within Judaism with Mark D Nanos (It Means What It Means Podcast, December 16, 2024) Two-part interview on "erga nomou" (works of the law) and Romans 11. Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/itmeanswhatitmeanspodcast/videos/episode-49-paul-within-judaism-with-mark-d-nanos/1330572538096594/

Additional videos and podcasts are listed on his website under Videos and Audio. For lectures without direct links, search YouTube by title.

Lectures and Presentations (Non-Video)

Nanos has delivered many in-person or virtual lectures. Full list on his site; highlights include:

• “Does ‘The Curse of the Nomos’ Represent a Curse for Interpreting Paul within Judaism?” (SBL Annual Meeting, 2024)
• “Where Do We Go From Here in Paul within Judaism Research: A New Translation of Paul’s Letters” (SBL, 2023)
• “Paul: Why Bother? A Jewish Perspective” (Honorary Doctorate Lecture, Lund University, 2019)

No recordings found for most, but some (like Enoch Seminar 2025) have YouTube links: https://www.youtube.com/live/UEm98D7NTP8.

This covers all identified materials as of January 11, 2026. For updates, visit https://marknanos.com/ or search academic databases.