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The problematic literary relationship among the Synoptic Gospels
has given rise to numerous theories of authorship and priority.
Rethinking the Synoptic Problem familiarizes readers with the main
positions held by New Testament scholars and updates evangelical
understandings of this much-debated area of research. Contributors
Craig L. Blomberg Darrell L. Bock William R. Farmer Scot McKnight
Grant R. Osborne "An exciting and readable overview of the present
state of the Synoptic problem. The entries are balanced, probing,
and incisive, making the volume a valuable introduction for all who
would learn more about the knotty but inescapable enigma at the
heart of the Gospels." -David Dungan, University of Tennessee "This
set of essays by first-class conservative New Testament scholars
constitutes a fine case study of competing views on the Synoptic
debate. This volume is eminently fair and helps the reader sort out
complex evidence in the study of Gospel parallels. A commendable
attitude of humility attends the discussion." -Royce G. Gruenler,
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary David Alan Black (D.Theol.,
University of Basel) is professor of New Testament and Greek at
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. David R. Beck (Ph.D.,
Duke University) is associate professor of New Testament and Greek
at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
This work offers students the most current discussion of the major
issues in Greek and linguistics by leading authorities in the
field. Featuring an all-star lineup of New Testament Greek
scholars--including Stanley Porter, Constantine Campbell, Stephen
Levinsohn, Jonathan Pennington, and Robert Plummer--it examines the
latest advancements in New Testament Greek linguistics, making it
an ideal intermediate supplemental Greek textbook. Chapters cover
key topics such as verbal aspect, the perfect tense, deponency and
the middle voice, discourse analysis, word order, and
pronunciation.
Introduces Greek students to the field of linguistics and shows how
its findings can increase their understanding of the New Testament.
According to David Alan Black, "People who teach or write about
Greek grammar tend to treat the subject as though it were a green
vegetable: "you may not like grammar, but it's good for you." It's
Still Greek to Me offers an alternative approach. "I have tried to
organize the book in a manner geared to the way people actually use
the language, and I have done my utmost to make this book not only
accurate but easy to understand and enjoyable to read," Black
explains. "I have tried, in short, to produce a true user's guide
to New Testament Greek for the twenty-first century. The only
prerequisites on your part are a basic knowledge of Greek--and a
healthy sense of humor." Like other intermediate grammars, It's
Still Greek to Me provides a comprehensive survey of Greek syntax
with chapters devoted to the nuances of Greek nouns, verbs, and
clauses. Unlike other grammars, this one also takes students on a
brief refresher tour of English grammar. It's Still Greek to Me is
intended primarily for those who have finished one year of
instruction in Greek and is thus best suited for second-year Greek
classes or seminary exegesis courses. Its thirteen chapters can
easily be covered in a one-semester course, with ample time for
review and testing. Each chapter concludes with practice exercises
and key terms for review.
An academic staple updated for the first time in fifteen years,
David Alan Black's user-friendly introduction to New Testament
Greek keeps discussion of grammar as non-technical as possible. The
simplified explanations, basic vocabularies, and abundant exercises
are designed to prepare the student for subsequent practical
courses in exegesis, while the linguistic emphasis lays the
groundwork for later courses in grammar. Revisions to this third
edition include updated discussions and scholarship, further back
matter vocabulary references, and additional appendices. "A
streamlined introductory grammar that will prove popular in the
classroom." --Murray J. Harris, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
"Clear charts, clear examples, clear discussion--what more could
one want from a beginning grammar!" --Darrell L. Bock, Dallas
Theological Seminary " . . . combines the strengths of a fairly
traditional sequence of topics, in generally manageable chunks with
clear explanations fully abreast of modern linguistics." --Craig L.
Blomberg, Denver Seminary "Pedagogically conceived, linguistically
informed, hermeneutically sensitive, biblically focused--unique
among beginning grammars. It sets a new standard." --Robert
Yarbrough, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
In Why Four Gospels? noted Greek and New Testament scholar David
Alan Black, concisely and clearly presents the case for the early
development of the gospels, beginning with Matthew, rather than
Mark. But this is much more than a discussion of the order in which
the gospels were written. Using both internal data from the gospels
themselves and an exhaustive and careful examination of the
statements of the early church fathers, Dr. Black places each
gospel in the context of the early development of
Christianity.Though Markan priority is the dominant position still
in Biblical scholarship, Dr. Black argues that this position is not
based on the best evidence available, that the internal evidence is
often given more weight than it deserves and alternative
explanations are dismissed or ignored. If you would like an outline
of the basis for accepting both early authorship of the gospels and
the priority of Matthew, this book is for you.
Over the last few centuries the authorship of the book of Hebrews
has been a contentious topic, but lately a strong scholarly
consensus has emerged that Paul was not the author. There is no
similar consensus about who did author the book; the consensus is
entirely negative. Nonetheless, it takes some courage for a scholar
to risk his reputation by challenging a so thoroughly assured
conclusion of many scholars. Yet this is precisely what Dr. David
Alan Black has done. In this book he adapts some of his previous
scholarly work for a broader audience, demonstrating both how one
goes about determining the authorship of an ancient work, and also
how one challenges a scholarly consensus. And that is also why we
have chosen this volume as the inaugural volume of our
Participatory Study Series - Topic Line Drives. Millions of
churchgoers look to the introductions to various books in their
study Bibles to answer questions of date, authorship, and
background. But only those who read more than one introduction will
be fully aware of the disagreements among scholars about those
conclusions. How is it that scholars make a determination about
authorship? This book is for those who want to dig deeper than the
notes in a study Bible and who want to understand what stands
behind those conclusions. Dr. Black has paid his dues in the
practice of scholarship, and here he demonstrates how one
challenges such a consensus. At the same time he will guide the
reader through the various factors that influence a decision about
the authorship of a book. We hope this book will give new life to
your Bible study and will challenge you to study further, not just
about this subject, but about many others.
What is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean to be part of the
kingdom? These are questions that should occupy the mind of every
Christian. But we frequently shy away from the full meaning of
God's rule.In Christian Archy, Dr. David Alan Black examines the
New Testament to find the truly radical and all-encompassing claims
of God's kingdom. In doing so, he discovers that the character of
this kingdom is widely different from what is commonly contemplated
today. Its glory is revealed only through suffering - a point that
Jesus' disciples, then and now, have been slow to understand. This
truth has tremendous implications for church life. The kingdom of
God is in no way imperialistic. It has no political ambitions. It
conquers not by force but by love. It is this humble characteristic
of the kingdom that is a stumbling block to so many today. Christ's
claim to our total allegiance is one we seek to avoid at all costs.
But there is only one way to victory and peace, and that way is the
way of the Lamb.This is the first volume in the new Areopagus
Critical Christian Issues Series from Energion Publications. We
believe it is an appropriate way to begin that series by addressing
this foundational question of who we are as part of the Christian
church, and why it is important for us to immerse ourselves in
God's word.
A concise companion to Ellis Brotzman's "Old Testament Textual
Criticism." Introduces students to the process of comparing Greek
texts and seeking the original wording.
The contributors to this volume (J.D. Punch, Jennifer Knust, Tommy
Wasserman, Chris Keith, Maurice Robinson, and Larry Hurtado)
re-examine the Pericope Adulterae (John 7.53-8.11) asking afresh
the question of the paragraph's authenticity. Each contributor not
only presents the reader with arguments for or against the
pericope's authenticity but also with viable theories on how and
why the earliest extant manuscripts omit the passage. Readers are
encouraged to evaluate manuscript witnesses, scribal tendencies,
patristic witnesses, and internal evidence to assess the
plausibility of each contributor's proposal. Readers are presented
with cutting-edge research on the pericope from both scholarly
camps: those who argue for its originality, and those who regard it
as a later scribal interpolation. In so doing, the volume brings
readers face-to-face with the most recent evidence and arguments
(several of which are made here for the first time, with new
evidence is brought to the table), allowing readers to engage in
the controversy and weigh the evidence for themselves.
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