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This is the first full-scale, verse-by-verse commentary on 4
Baruch. The pseudepigraphon, written in the second century, is in
large measure an attempt to address the situation following the
destruction of the temple in 70 CE by recounting legends about the
first destruction of the temple, the Babylonian captivity, and the
return from exile. 4 Bruch is notable for its tale about Jeremiah's
companion, Abimelech, who sleeps through the entire exilic period.
This tale lies behind the famous Christian legend of the Seven
Sleepers of Ephesus and is part of the genealogy of Washington
Irving's "Rip Van Winkle." Allison's commentary draws upon an
exceptionally broad range of ancient sources in an attempt to
clarify 4 Baruch's original setting, compositional history, and
meaning.
The earliest traditions around the narrative of Jesus' resurrection
are considered in this landmark work by Dale C. Allison, Jr,
drawing together the fruits of his decades of research into this
issue at the very core of Christian identity. Allison returns to
the ancient sources and earliest traditions, charting them
alongside the development of faith in the resurrection in the early
church and throughout Christian history. Beginning with
historical-critical methodology that examines the empty tomb
narratives and early confessions, Allison moves on to consider the
resurrection in parallel with other traditions and stories,
including Tibetan accounts of saintly figures being assumed into
the light, in the chapter "Rainbow Body". Finally, Allison
considers what might be said by way of results or conclusions on
the topic of resurrection, offering perspectives from both
apologetic and sceptical viewpoints. In his final section of
"modest results" he considers scholarly approaches to the
resurrection in light of human experience, adding fresh nuance to a
debate that has often been characterised in overly simplistic terms
of "it happened" or "it didn't".
The earliest traditions around the narrative of Jesus' resurrection
are considered in this landmark work by Dale C. Allison, Jr,
drawing together the fruits of his decades of research into this
issue at the very core of Christian identity. Allison returns to
the ancient sources and earliest traditions, charting them
alongside the development of faith in the resurrection in the early
church and throughout Christian history. Beginning with
historical-critical methodology that examines the empty tomb
narratives and early confessions, Allison moves on to consider the
resurrection in parallel with other traditions and stories,
including Tibetan accounts of saintly figures being assumed into
the light, in the chapter "Rainbow Body". Finally, Allison
considers what might be said by way of results or conclusions on
the topic of resurrection, offering perspectives from both
apologetic and sceptical viewpoints. In his final section of
"modest results" he considers scholarly approaches to the
resurrection in light of human experience, adding fresh nuance to a
debate that has often been characterised in overly simplistic terms
of "it happened" or "it didn't".
For over one hundred years, the International Critical Commentary
series has held a special place among works on the Bible. It has
sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis -
linguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical,
literary and theological-with a level of comprehension and quality
of scholarship unmatched by any other series. No attempt has been
made to secure a uniform theological or critical approach to the
biblical text: contributors have been invited for their scholarly
distinction, not for their adherence to any one school of thought.
The first paperback editions to be published cover the heart of the
New Testament, providing a wealth of information and research in
accessible and attractive format.
This volume which completes the internationally acclaimed
three-volume commentary on St Matthew's Gospel includes a
verse-by-verse and section-by-section commentary in which all
linguistic, historical, and theological issues are discussed in
detail. A complete index to all three volumes is included.
How should this massive work of scholarship be assessed? The three
volumes stand as one of the major commentaries on the Gospel of
Matthew in which all future interpreters of the Gospel will find a
source of fruitful dialogue and helpful ideas. It is a "must have,"
both in libraries and in footnotes. Davies and Allison are to be
thoroughly commended on the fruits of their considerable toil.'
Robert K. McIver, Seminary Studies
For over one hundred years the International Critical Commentary
has had a special place amongst works on the Bible. This new volume
on James brings together all the relevant aids to exegesis -
linguistic, textual, archaeological, historical, literary and
theological - to enable the scholar to have a complete knowledge
and understanding of this old testament book. Allison incorporates
new evidence available in the field and applies new methods of
studies. No uniform theological or critical approach to the text is
taken.
Jesus remains a popular figure in contemporary culture and Allison
remains one of our best interpreters. He speaks around the U.S.A.
in a variety of venues on matters related to the study of the
Historical Jesus. In his new book, he focuses on the historical
Jesus and eschatology, concluding that the Jesus was not a
Hellenistic wonder worker or teacher of pious morality but an
apocalyptic prophet. In the opening chapter Allison astutely and
engagingly captures the history of the search for the historical
Jesus. He observes that many contemporary readings of Jesus shift
the focus away from traditional theological, Christological, and
eschatological concerns. In provocative fashion, he takes on not
only the Jesus Seminar but also other Jesus interpreters such as
N.T. Wright and Marcus Borg.
This work is an abbreviated version of the monumental, three-volume
'Matthew, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary' in the
International Critical Commentary series (ICC). Davies and
Allison's magisterial work is considered to be the standard work on
Matthew and is still a best-selling title. Retaining all the
important features of the ICC volumes, this Shorter Commentary
includes the new translation of the Gospel as well as a condensed
introduction and a summary of the main exegetical points in a
non-technical verse-by-verse commentary. For those who lack the
linguistic and historical grounding, or the time, to deal with the
ICC volume, this shorter volume is an accessible, affordable and
practical alternative.>
For over one hundred years, the International Critical Commentary
series has held a special place among works on the Bible. It has
sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis --
linguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical,
literary and theological--with a level of comprehension and quality
of scholarship unmatched by any other series.
No attempt has been made to secure a uniform theological or
critical approach to the biblical text: contributors have been
invited for their scholarly distinction, not for their adherence to
any one school of thought. The first paperback editions to be
published cover the heart of the New Testament, providing a wealth
of information and research in accessible and attractive format.
"For over one hundred years, the International Critical Commentary
series has held a special place among works on the Bible. It has
sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis -
linguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical,
literary and theological-with a level of comprehension and quality
of scholarship unmatched by any other series. No attempt has been
made to secure a uniform theological or critical approach to the
biblical text: contributors have been invited for their scholarly
distinction, not for their adherence to any one school of thought.
The first paperback editions to be published cover the heart of the
New Testament, providing a wealth of information and research in
accessible and attractive format."
'How should this massive work of scholarship be assessed? The three
volumes stand as one of the major commentaries on the Gospel of
Matthew in which all future interpreters of the Gospel will find a
source of fruitful dialogue and helpful ideas. It is a must have,
both in libraries and in footnotes. Davies and Allison are to be
thoroughly commended on the fruits of their considerable toil.'
Robert K. McIver, Seminary Studies>
From his days as the "quiet Beatle" - a tag he quite disliked - to
his immensely successful and critically admired solo career, George
Harrison produced one of the most memorable bodies of music in
modern times. His "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun" can
certainly lay claim to being the best offerings on The Beatles'
Abbey Road, while his 1970 album "All Things Must Pass" introduced
new musical styles to rock and roll. Harrison was the pioneer in
making mainstream rock a vehicle for religious convictions. In this
respect, he is a forerunner of bands such as U2 and Creed. People
often criticized him for being preachy or didactic. Reviewers over
the years exhibited either an anxious disinclination to say much
about his evangelistic lyrics or showed a condescending tendency to
dismiss them. His devotional language was not their language. They
regularly thought him sanctimonious and full of irrelevant
religious platitudes. Allison's book views Harrison's religious
bent as his most interesting trait. Harrison should be admired for
having something distinctive to say, and for saying it while
knowing that many would not understand and that others who might
understand might not be sympathetic. He had the courage of his
convictions, to sing to the public what he sang to himself in his
heart. Allison traces Harrison's religious pilgrimage from
Liverpool Roman Catholicism to a brand of philosophical Hinduism.
He sorts through Harrison's musical corpus - through its mixed bag
of fragmentary feelings, religious poetry, secular love songs,
perceptions of the world, and anxieties about life, to interpret
what matters most to Harrison. In short, this is a book about
Harrison's religious sentiments as they surface in his songs.
Jesus remains a popular figure in contemporary culture and Allison
remains one of our best interpreters. He speaks around the U.S.A.
in a variety of venues on matters related to the study of the
Historical Jesus. In his new book, he focuses on the historical
Jesus and eschatology, concluding that the Jesus was not a
Hellenistic wonder worker or teacher of pious morality but an
apocalyptic prophet. In the opening chapter Allison astutely and
engagingly captures the history of the search for the historical
Jesus. He observes that many contemporary readings of Jesus shift
the focus away from traditional theological, Christological, and
eschatological concerns. In provocative fashion, he takes on not
only the Jesus Seminar but also other Jesus interpreters such as
N.T. Wright and Marcus Borg.
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