How does the apostle Paul utilize the concept of 'new creation' (καινὴ κτίσις) in his letters, particularly in 2 Corinthians 5:17, and how does this concept challenge the prevailing Jewish understanding of covenantal righteousness based on adherence to the Law?

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How does the apostle Paul utilize the concept of 'new creation' (καινὴ κτίσις) in his letters, particularly in 2 Corinthians 5:17, and how does this concept challenge the prevailing Jewish understanding of covenantal righteousness based on adherence to the Law?

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