I am reading ‘Justification and the New Perspectives on Paul: A Review and Response’ by G.P. Waters. Previously I mentioned that this book was one of the required reading textbooks for a class I am taking that is covering the New Perspective on Paul (NPP). Someone named ‘Steve’ commented saying,

I am surprised anyone who is qualified to teach any NT class would recommend (let alone REQUIRE) Waters book. It is widely regarded as one of the worst pieces of engagement with the NPP (and I’m saying that as one who is NOT in agreement with Dunn, Wright, Watson, etc!)…

Is this a common response to this book from those who have read it? My professor liked it. The author did study under E.P. Sanders and R. Hays at Duke, so you’d think he knows a bit about what he is talking about. Let me know your thoughts.