It is a commonplace today that Paul was a Jew of the Hellenistic Diaspora, but how does that observation help us to understand his thinking, his self-identification, and his practice? Ronald Charles applies the insights of contemporary diaspora studies to address much-debated questions about Paul’s identity as a diaspora Jew, his complicated relationship with a highly symbolized “homeland,” the motives of his daily work, and the ambivalence of his rhetoric. Charles argues for understanding a number of important aspects of Paul’s identity and work, including the ways his interactions with others were conditioned, by his diaspora space, his self-understanding, and his experience “among the nations.” Diaspora space is a key concept that allows Charles to show how Paul’s travels and the collection project in particular can be read as a transcultural narrative. Understanding the dynamics of diaspora also allows Charles to bring new light to the conflict at Antioch (Galatians 1–2), Paul’s relationships with the Gentiles in Galatia, and the fraught relationship with leaders in Jerusalem.
The concept for 'The Spirit of Racing' came from Father Joe Giacobbe's inter-relation with racing people - as a punter, as a friend and as a Minister of Religion. He has shared the experiences of their happier moments and their sadder ones. He has seen the joy that the high times have brought and the disappointment that followed when things went wrong. Through it all he saw the resilience of racing people; their ability to cope with the ups and downs. This is the common thread that runs through the stories in 'The Spirit of Racing' ..the spirit of racing people. How their love for the sport brings them all together as equals - the rich rubbing shoulders with the poor and generating a camaraderie that extends all over the world. As Father Joe says, "Racing people are among the most generous and helpful in the world when it comes to caring for others," he says. "If someone is in trouble they are the first there to assist. Racing is regarded as the Sport of Kings - Father Joe says Racing is the Sport of the People. When you read 'The Spirit of Racing' you know that you will be helping to perpetuate Fr. Joe's dream of improving the lives of so many of the disadvantaged children in our community.
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