What does Paul mean when he says "all"? Discussions of universalism have often focused narrowly on whether Paul teaches the ultimate salvation of all humans. This groundbreaking volume explores this question by examining the various ways Paul speaks of totality, from "all Israel" and "all humanity" to "all creation," "all things," and ultimately God becoming "all in all." This book moves beyond treating universalism solely as a question concerning final salvation and probes the full scope of God's action in Christ and its implications for the Christian gospel. It explores how far Paul's universal claims extend and how those claims may be qualified by judgment, election, and participation in Christ. The thought-provoking essays in this volume offer readers fresh frameworks for navigating one of the most complex questions in Pauline studies: How far does the "all" in Paul's gospel truly reach?
