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This publication presents the rich variety of critical
methodologies in contemporary literary study of the New Testament.
The tradition of study represented in the essays lies at the
conjunction of developments in biblical studies and literary
criticism: (1) the exhaustion of New Testament historical criticism
in general and redaction criticism in particular; (2) the waning of
Formalist-New Critical approaches in literary study; and (3) the
emphasis upon the text in terms of language and discourse as the
'free play of signifiers'. The essays deal with theory, exegesis,
and their interdependence in this new literary context. However,
contributions of earlier epochs in the history of literary
criticism and New Testament study are integrated into current
approaches. For example, the issue of reference originating in the
mimetic theories of classical antiquity is raised implicitly and
explicitly. Implications of literary study for theology are
suggested. The relationship between redaction-critical and literary
approaches is examined. Theoretical and exegetical essays growing
out of feminist literary study are offered. Orality, allegory,
deconstruction, ideology, sociological criticism, rhetorical
criticism, narrative criticism, as well as other themes and methods
are discussed in the essays' treatment of writings of the New
Testament. A rich variety of critical methodologies in contemporary
literary study of the New Testament
For Baptists, Jesus is the focal point of a religious narrative
rooted in the New Testament and continually expressed and
re-expressed in congregational life and individual faith. More than
four centuries of Baptists have focused on Jesus in their
preaching, writing, confessing, witnessing, and living. Renowned
New Testament scholar Edgar McKnight traces the story of Jesus in
Baptist life in an insightful and thoughtful fashion that scholars,
ministers, and laity alike will find compelling. McKnight
demonstrates that in addition to drawing upon the testimony of the
early church, Baptists have shaped Jesus in ways unique, creative,
and diverse. Baptists and Their Contribution to the Shaping of
Jesus speaks to the heartbeat of the Baptist faith.
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