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First published in 1998. This is Volume VIII of the fifteen in the
Sociology of Gender and the Family series. This research was
designed to explore primarily the relationship between theory and
practice in foster care.
V. George Shillington introduces readers to the text, texture and
context of Luke-Acts in this tried and tested introduction, now in
its second edition. Using various approaches currently practiced by
biblical scholars Shillington outlines the methods of biblical
interpretation and then shows how they might be applied to the
texts in question. Through historical criticism Shillington looks
at and explains questions of authorship, the time and setting of
the composition, sources and historical background. Taking a
social-science approach he examines the society and culture of the
time. Literary readings include narrative, socio-rhetorical, and
audience-response approaches, while a theological reading asks how
the literary texture and themes of Luke-Acts shape the convictions
of Christian communities, past and present. Incorporating modern
approaches in the field, Shillington looks at postcolonial and
feminist criticism and how they have changed our understanding of
these books. Each chapter concludes with a list of further relevant
resources, and pertinent review questions. The text is accompanied
by charts and diagrams to illustrate key points of language and
structure.
Synopsis: Who was the real founder of Christianity as it is known
today--Jesus or Paul? What, if any, was the connection between
them? These and other questions about the two historical figures
have occupied biblical scholars and the Christian church for many
years up to the present time. This book proposes new ways of
framing the questions as well as new approaches to answering them.
Neither Jesus nor Paul spoke of a new world religion, separate from
Judaism, that would envelop the planet and last for millennia. This
study seeks to locate both figures in their respective places in
the first century, in Jewish contexts and within the larger
Greco-Roman society. The aim is to transcend the language and
thought patterns of later generations of theologians in order to
hear more clearly the prophetic voices of Jesus and Paul on their
terms and in their social locations. By so doing, Shillington lays
the groundwork for a more authentic translation of their vision and
mission into modern alternatives, including better Jewish-Christian
relations. To learn more about this book, and the forthcoming
online video or DVD series for small group study, please visit
http: //www.jesusandpaulbeforechristianity.org. Endorsements:
"Shillington has succeeded brilliantly in capturing both the
uniqueness and commonality of Jesus and Paul. By respecting the
integrity of the two figures, working with their terms in their
time frames and historical contexts, he has enabled their
respective witness and vision to emerge with vivid clarity and
freshness of perspective. This is a book for the reasonable and
responsible reader that addresses the best of recent scholarship.
It will prove invaluable to students of Christian origins."
-William S. Campbell University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
"George Shillington provides a map for those on the quest to
understand Jesus and Paul, as well as the continuities and
discontinuities between these two seminal figures, particularly in
terms of Judaism. Perspectives old and new as well as his own
suggestions are provided all along the way in this well-written,
easy-to-follow guide." -Mark D. Nanos Rockhurst University "The
author shows himself to be thoroughly versed in contemporary
scholarship on both Jesus and Paul. His very readable account will
be welcomed by the serious non-specialist. Scholars too will
welcome his fresh and insightful treatment of an old, but important
issue in New Testament studies." -Sean Freyne Trinity College,
Dublin "George Shillington has travelled far from his rural Co
Armagh home in Northern Ireland, yet he has also kept true to his
own faith and cultural background. In this book he is able to speak
authentically about Jesus' context in rural Galilee as well as
Paul's context in urban Mediterranean centers. Reading the book you
will find Jesus of Nazareth and Paul of Tarsus leaping out of the
pages and speaking freshly into your context." -Tony Davidson First
Presbyterian Church, Armagh, Northern Ireland Author Biography: V.
George Shillington is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at
Canadian Mennonite University, and Adjunct Professor of Religion
and Culture at the University of Winnipeg. He is author of The New
Testament in Context (2008), An Introduction to the Study of
Luke-Acts (2006), and 2 Corinthians (1998).V. George Shillington is
Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Canadian Mennonite
University, and Adjunct Professor of Religion and Culture at the
University of Winnipeg. He is author of The New Testament in
Context (2008), An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts (2006),
and 2 Corinthians (1998).
This is a comprehensive and essential introductory textbook on the
New Testament by an eminent professor in the field."The New
Testament in Context" is the fruit of a scholarly life teaching the
New Testament to undergraduate students.George Shillington, now
Emeritus Professor at Canadian Mennonite University, has written a
textbook on the New Testament which stresses the varying social,
rhetorical and theological contexts of these twenty-seven texts. He
introduces the book by emphasizing the importance of 'context' for
reading 'texts'. The discussion then moves onto a description of
the socio-rhetorical and theological approach, illustrated by
exploring a text from one of Paul's letters. The usefulness of a
socio-rhetorical reading is often limited by neglecting to
recognize the theological aspect of a text. Shillington's textbook
addresses this tendency by never losing sight of the theological
dimension. The discussion is then broadened out to explore the
larger context of the New Testament world within which the various
documents were written.In addition to leading the students into the
texture of the texts, Shillington encourages them to engage in
interpretation, e.g. for writing an exegetical essay on a given
text. The terms of reference are defined along the way, and
different schools of thought on given subjects are brought to
light. Each chapter concludes with suggestions for further research
on the particular material.
A complete range of modern approaches to interpreting the parables.
Not only a textbook, but readable and accessible and as engaging to
the general reader as to the scholar and minister.>
Recent interest in the person and work of James of Jerusalem and in
the community he led has sometimes put the apostle Paul in a
negative light - a reversal of the more usual pattern in
Protestantism, where Paul is the shining light and James is thrust
into the shadows. Rather than exaggerating the opposition between
these two figures, V. George Shillington seeks to understand them
both as Jews, without prejudice, operating under the banner of
Jesus crucified and risen, and engaged in different but
complementary missions. Examining what can be reconstructed of both
men and their respective missions from Acts read critically and
other epistolary and legendary sources, Shillington concludes that
the tension between those missions indicates a conflict between
different politics of identity, a conflict best understood by
granting each figure the integrity of his own very Jewish vision.
V. George Shillington introduces readers to the text, texture and
context of Luke-Acts in this tried and tested introduction, now in
its second edition. Using various approaches currently practiced by
biblical scholars Shillington outlines the methods of biblical
interpretation and then shows how they might be applied to the
texts in question. Through historical criticism Shillington looks
at and explains questions of authorship, the time and setting of
the composition, sources and historical background. Taking a
social-science approach he examines the society and culture of the
time. Literary readings include narrative, socio-rhetorical, and
audience-response approaches, while a theological reading asks how
the literary texture and themes of Luke-Acts shape the convictions
of Christian communities, past and present. Incorporating modern
approaches in the field, Shillington looks at postcolonial and
feminist criticism and how they have changed our understanding of
these books. Each chapter concludes with a list of further relevant
resources, and pertinent review questions. The text is accompanied
by charts and diagrams to illustrate key points of language and
structure.
A comprehensive manual for anyone wishing to become competent in
reading and understanding the Scriptures of the Judeo-Christian
tradition. The chapters of this book introduce the reader to all
aspects of biblical studies. They guide the reader through the
maze, from 'Venturing In' to 'Negotiated Reading'. There are
sections on, for example, considering the self-consciousness of the
reader/interpreter, the interaction of the tradition with the text
of Scripture through the ages, the various literary genres together
with the principal forms within the larger biblical documents, ways
of reading the text in the modern and post-modern periods, how the
academic reading of Scripture and the church reading interact, the
relation between competent reading of the sacred text and the
preparation and delivery of the sermon, the place of dialogue in
the interpretive process. The conclusion sums up the discussion
throughout the book and focuses the issues for a competent reading
of the Bible and related writings. Student-friendly features
include, at the end of each chapter: --An Objective, summarizing
the content and objective of the chapter 12-14 lead questions with
act as in-depth study exercises--Full bibliography and suggestions
for further reading
This is a comprehensive and essential introductory textbook on the
New Testament by an eminent professor in the field. "The New
Testament in Context" is the fruit of a scholarly life teaching the
New Testament to undergraduate students.George Shillington, now
Emeritus Professor at Canadian Mennonite University, has written a
textbook on the New Testament which stresses the varying social,
rhetorical and theological contexts of these twenty-seven texts. He
introduces the book by emphasizing the importance of 'context' for
reading 'texts'. The discussion then moves onto a description of
the socio-rhetorical and theological approach, illustrated by
exploring a text from one of Paul's letters. The usefulness of a
socio-rhetorical reading is often limited by neglecting to
recognize the theological aspect of a text. Shillington's textbook
addresses this tendency by never losing sight of the theological
dimension. The discussion is then broadened out to explore the
larger context of the New Testament world within which the various
documents were written.In addition to leading the students into the
texture of the texts, Shillington encourages them to engage in
interpretation, e.g. for writing an exegetical essay on a given
text. Terms of reference are defined along the way, and different
schools of thought on given subjects are brought to light. Each
chapter concludes with suggestions for further research on the
particular material.
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