The flow of the discussion is interrupted, and Paul dedicates three chapters to the destiny of Israel. To him, it is puzzling that his people, after centuries of waiting for the Messiah, did not welcome him when He arrived. The solemn oath with which the Apostle begins his “dialogue” with Jewish religious history could serve as a Christian example for any beginning of interreligious dialogue. He swears to speak honestly, “as a Christian, without lying” (1), and to be entirely in accord with his people and his race. If he is an apostle to the Gentiles, he is also a brother to the Jews. His words are filled with deep family affection and a strong sense of solidarity that leads him to boldly say that he would be willing, like Christ, to become a “curse” (cf. 1 Cor 12:3; Gal 3:13; Ex 32:32) to save his people (3).