A dynamic reading of Paul's faith language---outlining the apostle's Jewish understanding of 'covenant' (involving goodwill, trust, and expectation); 'faith' (connoting the transformation of one's perception of the world and relational dependence on Christ); and more. Important for pastors and scholars, Gupta's work sheds fresh light on nuances of meaning that greatly affect our interpretation of Pauline literature. 238 pages, softcover from Eerdmans.