'[A] carefully written study of Romans 9.1-9 drawing largely but not exclusively on the methodological approach to Paul's use of the OT found in Richard Hays' Echoes of Scripture.  The shape of the argument is conventional and clear... [and] takes its place alongside a number of other recent and forthcoming works which explore intertextuality in the argument of Romans.' Sean Winter, JSNT

'Abasciano has demonstrated the richness of the "meaning-effects" when the apostle's textual citations and allusions are understood within their larger literary context....I hope this volume will not be ignored...[t]here are many exegetical insights here.' Thomas W. Gillespie, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, Review of Biblical Literature

"As a whole the monograph makes a fresh contribution to the study of Romans 9, particularly in strengthening and establishing the case for Paul's use of Exodus 32 (denied by some scholars, such as E. Lohse). It is valuable for its survey of Jewish interpretations of the source texts used by Paul...It demonstrates how much a correct understanding of how Paul is using the Old Testament is vital for determining what he is arguing...The discussion of Paul's view of election and calling is thus helpfully reopened." Howard Marshall, University of Aberdeen, The Journal of Theological Studies

Reviewed in International Review of Biblical Studies, 2007.

Reviewed in Theological Book Review  Vol. 19 No. 1 2007

'I find Abasciano's study convincing. It is marked by careful, detailed, and fully contextualized exegesis. At the same time, the author never loses sight of the big picture. Accordingly, Abasciano has provided us with a fine example of the synergy of exegesis and theology.'   - Craig A. Evans, The Catholic Biblical Quaterly

Craig A. Evans, Catholic Biblical Quarterly