Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Genesis 25.23 in the Old Testament Context Chapter 3: Malachi 1.2-3 in its Old Testament Context Chapter 4: Interpretive Traditions Surrounding Genesis 25.23 and Malachi 1.2-3 Chapter 5: Not by Works, but by the One who calls: Romans 9.10-13 Chapter 6: Exodus 9.16 in its Old Testament Context with Special Attention to the Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart Chapter 7: Interpretive Traditions Surrounding Exodus 33.19B and 9.16 Chapter 8: Is There Unrighteousness with God? Romans 9.14-18 Chapter 9: Concluding Reflections Bibliography Index of References Index of Modern Authors

About the Author

Brian J. Abasciano earned his Ph.D. in divinity from the University of Aberdeen, pastors at Faith Community Church in Hampton, New Hampshire, and serves as an adjunct professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.