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Study Hebrews in its Second Temple Context Following the proven
model established in Reading Romans in Context, Reading Mark in
Context, and Reading Revelation in Context, this book brings
together a series of accessible essays that compare and contrast
the theology and hermeneutical practices of the book of Hebrews
with various early Jewish literature. Going beyond an introduction
that merely surveys historical events and theological themes, this
textbook examines individual passages in Second Temple Jewish
literature in order to illuminate the ideas and emphases of
Hebrews' varied discourses. Following the rhetorical progression of
Hebrews, each chapter in this textbook: pairs a major unit of
Hebrews with one or more sections of a thematically related Jewish
text introduces and explores the historical and theological nuances
of the comparative text shows how the ideas in the comparative text
illuminate those expressed in Hebrews In addition to the focused
comparison provided in the essays, Reading Hebrews in Context
offers other student-friendly features that help them engage
broader discussions, including an introductory chapter that
familiarizes students with the world and texts of Second Temple
Judaism and a glossary of important terms. The end of each chapter
contains a list of other thematically-relevant Second Temple Jewish
texts recommended for further study and a focused bibliography
pointing students to critical editions and higher-level discussions
in scholarly literature they might use to undertake their own
comparative studies.
Readers of Paul today are more than ever aware of the importance of
interpreting Paul's letters in their Jewish context. In Reading
Romans in Context a team of Pauline scholars go beyond a general
introduction that surveys historical events and theological themes
and explore Paul's letter to the Romans in light of Second Temple
Jewish literature. In this non-technical collection of short
essays, beginning and intermediate students are given a chance to
see firsthand what makes Paul a distinctive thinker in relation to
his Jewish contemporaries. Following the narrative progression of
Romans, each chapter pairs a major unit of the letter with one or
more thematically related Jewish text, introduces and explores the
theological nuances of the comparative text, and shows how these
ideas illuminate our understanding of the book of Romans.
Reading Revelation in Context brings together short, accessible
essays that compare and contrast the visions and apocalyptic
imagery of the book of Revelation with various texts from Second
Temple Jewish literature. Going beyond an introduction that merely
surveys historical events and theological themes, Reading
Revelation in Context examines individual passages in Second Temple
Jewish literature in order to illuminate the context of
Revelation's theology and the meaning and potency of John's
visions. Following the narrative progression of Revelation, each
chapter (1) pairs a major unit of the Apocalypse with one or more
sections of a thematically related Jewish text, (2) introduces and
explores the historical and theological nuances of the comparator
text, and (3) shows how the ideas in the comparator text illuminate
those expressed in Revelation. In addition to the focused
comparison provided in the essays, the book contains other
student-friendly features that will help them engage broader
discussions, including an introductory chapter that familiarizes
students with the world and texts of Second Temple Judaism, a
glossary of important terms, and a brief appendix suggesting what
tools students might use to undertake their own comparative
studies. At the end of each chapter there a list of other
thematically relevant Second Temple Jewish texts recommended for
additional study and a focused bibliography pointing students to
critical editions and higher-level discussions in scholarly
literature. Reading Revelation in Context brings together an
international team of over 20 New Testament experts including Jamie
Davies, David A. deSilva, Michael J. Gorman, Dana M. Harris, Ronald
Herms, Edith M. Humphrey, Jonathan A. Moo, Elizabeth E. Shively,
Cynthia Long Westfall, Archie T. Wright, and more.
Over the last several decades, the Jewishness of Jesus has been at
the forefront of scholarship and students of the New Testament are
more than ever aware of the importance of understanding Jesus and
the Gospels in their Jewish context. Reading Mark in Context helps
students see the contour and texture of Jesus' engagement with his
Jewish environment. It brings together a series of accessible
essays that compare and contrast viewpoints, theologies, and
hermeneutical practices of Mark and his various Jewish
contemporaries. Going beyond an introduction that merely surveys
historical events and theological themes, this textbook examines
individual passages in Second Temple Jewish literature in order to
illuminate the context of Mark's theology and the nuances of his
thinking. Following the narrative progression of Mark's Gospel,
each chapter in this textbook (1) pairs a major unit of the Gospel
with one or more sections of a thematically-related Jewish text,
(2) introduces and explores the historical and theological nuances
of the comparative text, and (3) shows how the ideas in the
comparative text illuminate those expressed in Mark.
This volume considers the New Testament in the light of
anthropological study, in particular the current trend towards
theological anthropology. The book begins with three essays that
survey the context in which the New Testament was written, covering
the Old Testament, early Jewish writings and the literature of the
Greco -Roman world. Chapters then explore the anthropological ideas
found in the texts of the New Testament and in the thought of it
writers, notably that of Paul. The volume concludes with pieces
from Brian S. Roser and Ephraim Radner who bring the whole
exploration together by reflecting on the theological implications
of the New Testament's anthropological ideas. Taken together, the
chapters in this volume address the question that humans have been
asking since at least the earliest days of recorded history: what
does it mean to be human? The presence of this question in modern
theology, and its current prevalence in popular culture, makes this
volume both a timely and relevant interdisciplinary addition to the
scholarly conversation around the New Testament.
This volume considers the New Testament in the light of
anthropological study, in particular the current trend towards
theological anthropology. The book begins with three essays that
survey the context in which the New Testament was written, covering
the Old Testament, early Jewish writings and the literature of the
Greco -Roman world. Chapters then explore the anthropological ideas
found in the texts of the New Testament and in the thought of it
writers, notably that of Paul. The volume concludes with pieces
from Brian S. Roser and Ephraim Radner who bring the whole
exploration together by reflecting on the theological implications
of the New Testament's anthropological ideas. Taken together, the
chapters in this volume address the question that humans have been
asking since at least the earliest days of recorded history: what
does it mean to be human? The presence of this question in modern
theology, and its current prevalence in popular culture, makes this
volume both a timely and relevant interdisciplinary addition to the
scholarly conversation around the New Testament.
Martin Hengel (1926-2009) was a historian of the early church and
ancient Judaism. His influence extended through his many
publications, research students, conference participation, and
ecclesiastical work. His scholarly legacy was honoured by a
conference at Tyndale House in July 2010 with a number of speakers
from Germany, England, and the USA coming together to remember and
honour their colleague with papers on topics that Martin Hengel
spent his life exploring. The essays in this volume include
biographical works by former students remembering him as both a
teacher and Christian scholar. Thereafter, several essays on
Christology, the Gospels, and Judaism and Early Christianity engage
with his contribution to these areas. Also included in the
collection are new translations of six of Martin Hengel's most
important essays put into English for the first time.
Apocalyptic" has meant different things to different scholars. Even
the assertion of an "apocalyptic Paul" has been contested: does it
mean the invasive power of God that breaks with the present age
(Ernst Keisemann), or the broader scope of revealed heavenly
mysteries, including the working out of a "many-staged plan of
salvation" (N. T. Wright), or something else-altogether? Paul and
the Apocalyptic Imagination brings together eminent Pauline
scholars from diverse perspectives, along with experts of Second
Temple Judaism, Hellenistic philosophy, patristics, and modern
theology, to explore the contours of the current debate.
Contributors discuss the history of what apocalypticism, and an
"apocalyptic Paul," have meant at different times and for different
interpreters; examine different aspects of Paul's thought and
practice to test the usefulness of the category; and show how
different implicit understandings of apocalypticism shape different
contemporary presentations of Paul's significance.
Recent scholarship on Second Temple Judaism and Paul has maintained
that both held salvation to be through God's grace alone, not human
obedience. In this study, Jason Maston argues against this trend by
demonstrating the spectrum of perspectives available during the
Second Temple period regarding the interaction of divine and human
actions. Using Josephus' depiction of the Jewish schools as the
starting point, he argues that ancient Jews were discussing the
issue of divine and human agency and that they were putting forward
alternative and even contradictory perspectives. These different
viewpoints are shown in Sirach and the Hodayot. Into this spectrum
of opinions, the Apostle Paul is situated through an analysis of
Romans 7-8. The author challenges the idea that all of Judaism can
be explained under a single view of salvation. Recognising the
diversity allows one to situate Paul firmly within a Jewish context
without distorting either the Jewish texts or Paul.
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