ABSTRACT

This study explores the theological and socio-historical implications of Romans 10:12 as a critique of racial supremacy ideologies. Through an exegetical analysis of the biblical text, the research investigates the Paul’s message of equality between Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing its radical challenge to the prevailing ethnic hierarchies of the 1st-century Roman Empire. The paper situates Paul’s teachings within their historical context, and traces the enduring impact of such interpretations in relation to colonialism, slavery, and racial discrimination. The study employs a combination of historical-critical methods of exegesis as well as the rhetorical and analytical methods, analyzing ancient sources and modern theological perspectives to demonstrate how Paul’s message calls for the dismantling of racial hierarchies in both ancient and contemporary contexts. Moreover, this paper argues that Romans 10:12 provides a biblical framework for challenging modern racial supremacy ideologies and promoting a more inclusive Christian theology that transcends ethnic and racial divisions.