“... Before returning to Yakov’s use of Amos 9:11–12, one other prophetic passage deserves consideration. Zechariah 14:16–19, one of the latest prophetic oracles in the Hebrew Bible, seems to combine the two traditions regarding the fate of the Gentiles. After detailing the defeat of the nations who had massed against Jerusalem in battle, the survivors of these nations will come to Jerusalem on a yearly basis to celebrate the Feast of Booths, or Succot. Those who do not come will be subjected to further discipline from Yahweh. The nations, however, will be involved in the worship of Yahweh, not on an equal basis with Israel, but clearly under the dominance of Israel. If worship is not rendered voluntarily, then the nations will be compelled to worship Yahweh, or at least, suffer the consequences for failing to do so. In this passage, Israelite dominance over the nations has been maintained, while integrating the idea of the nations worshipping together with Israel. What has changed is the depiction of the nations coming to Jerusalem uncoerced. ...”

“... In more polemical contexts, Paul seems to be alluding to Sabbath observance and does not appear to be in favour of it if it means placing too much emphasis on it in terms of salvation and identity: ‘Now, however, that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and beggarly elemental spirits? How can you want to be enslaved to them again? You are observing special days, and months, and seasons, and years. I am afraid that my work for you may have been wasted’ (Galatians 4.9–11). This may not be too far removed from the sentiments in Romans when Paul says that if it is to be observed in a Christian context it is done in honour of the Lord. But from this perspective, the importance of dedication to Sabbath observance has effectively been undermined as it is still no longer required. ...”