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In The New Testament In Its World acclaimed biblical scholar N. T.
Wright draws on a lifetime of distinguished scholarship to provide
a thorough overview of the New Testament for students, church
leaders, and everyday Christians. Wright, along with prominent New
Testament scholar Michael Bird, explores the history, literature,
and theology of the New Testament with an emphasis on its relevance
for Christians today. Beginning with an overview of how to read the
New Testament, the authors then survey its historical background to
orient readers to the world of Jesus and the early church. This is
followed by an in-depth study of Jesus' inauguration of the kingdom
of God through his life, ministry, death, and resurrection. The
next section explores the life and theology of Paul, who continues
to unfold the significance of Jesus' life and ministry, and applies
these to the issues faced by the early churches. Wright and Bird
survey all of Paul's letters, providing a compact commentary on
each, while explaining contemporary scholarly discussions on Paul
and his teachings. They then turn to the gospels, written after
Paul's letters, followed by the general epistles and Revelation,
explaining the background, critical issues, important teachings,
and contemporary applications for each. This is followed by a
description of how the New Testament came to be, guiding the reader
through issues of textual criticism and canonization. A concluding
section brings all of the previous threads together to encourage
readers to consider how their personal story fits into the larger
story of God's redemption narrated in the New Testament. Students
of the New Testament will not only be equipped with all of the
technical information needed to understand the New Testament today
but will see it as one cohesive story in which they are invited to
play a vital role through their own lives and circumstances.
Do you know the real story behind the New Testament? We all share a
fascination for discovering 'the rest of the story.' We enjoy
learning the behind-the-scenes facts about seemingly familiar
events. In The New Testament You Never Knew, well-known Bible
scholars N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird team up to take you on a
tour of the explosive story behind the story of the New Testament.
You will discover things you never knew about... The political
upheaval of the day that made the nature of Jesus' coming so
unexpected The underlying meanings behind Jesus' parables and
miracles The Kingdom of God and why everything about it was so
shocking The resurrection and why, despite repeated predictions, no
one saw it coming The mission of the church and how it is more
complex than we realize The transforming power of Jesus and how it
can still turn the world upside down today Through reading the New
Testament we continually discover that God indeed keeps his
promises, but those promises don't always look like what people
expected. Especially when it comes to Jesus. So, come join the
journey to discover why N.T. Wright calls the New Testament "one of
the most explosive books ever written." The study guide (DVD/video
streaming sold separately) includes teaching notes, discussion
questions, Bible exploration, personal study and reflection
materials, as well as interesting facts about the New Testament.
Sessions include: The Books of the New Testament The World of Jesus
and the Apostles The Life and Death of Jesus The Resurrection of
Jesus The Ministry of the Apostle Paul The Early Christians and the
Church The Mission of the Church The Creation of the New Testament
Designed for use with The New Testament You Never Knew Video Study
(9780310085287), sold separately.
Gospel-Centered Theology for Today Evangelical Theology, Second
Edition helps today's readers understand and practice the doctrines
of the Christian faith by presenting a gospel-centered theology
that is accessible, rigorous, and balanced. According author
Michael Bird the gospel is the fulcrum of Christian doctrine; the
gospel is where God meets us and where we introduce the world to
God. And as such, an authentically evangelical theology is the
working out of the gospel in the various doctrines of Christian
theology. The text helps readers learn the essentials of Christian
theology through several key features, including: A "What to Take
Home" section at end of every part that gives readers a run-down on
all the important things they need to know. Tables, sidebars, and
questions for discussion to help reinforce key ideas and concepts A
"Comic Belief" section, since reading theology can often be dry and
cerebral, so that readers enjoy their learning experience through
some theological humor added for good measure. Now in its second
edition, Evangelical Theology has proven itself in classrooms
around the world as a resource that helps readers not only
understand the vital doctrines of Christian theology but one that
shows them how the gospel should shape how they think, pray,
preach, teach, and minister in the world.
In his recent book How Jesus Became God: The Exaltation of a Jewish
Preacher From Galilee historian Bart Ehrman explores a claim that
resides at the heart of the Christian faith--- that Jesus of
Nazareth was, and is, God. According to Ehrman, though, this is not
what the earliest disciples believed, nor what Jesus claimed about
himself. The first response book to this latest challenge to
Christianity from Ehrman, How God Became Jesus features the work of
five internationally recognized biblical scholars. While subjecting
his claims to critical scrutiny, they offer a better, historically
informed account of why the Galilean preacher from Nazareth came to
be hailed as the Lord Jesus Christ. Namely, they contend, the
exalted place of Jesus in belief and worship is clearly evident in
the earliest Christian sources, shortly following his death, and
was not simply the invention of the church centuries later."
Discover how to responsibly defend religious freedom for all
without compromising your personal beliefs. Religious freedom is a
bitterly contested issue that spills over into political, public,
and online spheres. It's an issue that's becoming ever more heated,
and neither of the global political polarities is interested in
protecting it. While the political left is openly hostile toward
traditional religion, the political right seeks to weaponize it.
How can we ensure that "religious freedom" is truly about freedom
of one's religion rather than serving an ethno-nationalist agenda?
In Religious Freedom in a Secular Age, Michael Bird (New Testament
scholar and author of Evangelical Theology) has four main goals: To
explain the true nature of secularism and help us to see it as one
of the best ways of promoting liberty and mutual respect in a
multifaith world. To dismantle the arguments for limiting religious
freedom. To outline a biblical strategy for maintaining a Christian
witness in a post-Christian society. To encourage Christians to
participate in a new age of apologetics by being prepared to defend
not only their own believes but also the freedom of all faiths.
While Bird does address the recent political administrations in the
US, his focus is global. Bird-who lives in Melbourne,
Australia-freely admits to his anxiety of the militant secularism
surrounding him, but he also strongly critiques the marriage of
national and religious identities that has gained ground in
countries like Hungary and Poland. The fact is that religion has a
lot to contribute to the common good. Religious Freedom in a
Secular Age will challenge readers of all backgrounds and beliefs
not only to make room for peaceable difference, but also to find
common ground on the values of justice, mercy, and equality.
Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the
Bible Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a
short and readable introduction to the Bible-its origins,
interpretation, truthfulness, and authority. Bible scholar,
prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps
Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique
book: how the Bible was put together; what "inspiration" means; how
the Bible is true; why the Bible needs to be rooted in history; why
literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation; how
the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and how Jesus
Christ is the center of the Bible. Seven Things presents a clear
and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration,
canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic
and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who
desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich
their faith.
As Christians, we all know the apostle Paul, don't we? He is our
theological master, our pastoral mentor, our spiritual advisor and
our missionary hero. Yet just when we think we have him in our
grasp, we find he slips through our fingers. At the point where we
suppose we have finally understood him, Paul again confounds us and
stirs our hearts and minds further. So how well do we really know
him? If the Paul we claim to know looks and sounds a lot like us,
then that is probably a good indication that we don't know him as
well as we think we do. However, all is not lost. If we let Paul be
Paul, letting him speak for himself in his language, on his terms
and for his purposes, then we stand a chance of meeting him anew.
Mike Bird offers a lively, accessible new survey of the apostle
Paul's life and teaching. His aim is to get us excited about
reading Paul's letters, preaching his gospel, and living the
Christian life.
Michael Bird's commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the New
Covenant Commentary Series pays close attention to the
socio-historical context, the flow and dynamics of the text, their
argumentative strategy, theological message, and the meaning of
Colossians and Philemon for the contemporary church today. Bird
situates Colossians in the context of Paul's Ephesian ministry and
describes how Paul attempts to persuade a congregation in the Lycus
Valley to remain firm in the gospel and to grasp the cosmic majesty
of Jesus Christ over and against the views of certain Jewish
mystics who have thrown the Colossians into confusion. He shows
how, in the letter to Philemon, Paul intercedes for a slave
estranged from his master through a carefully crafted feat of
pastoral persuasion from a missionary friend of Philemon. The
commentary combines exegetical insight, rhetorical analysis,
theological exposition, and practical application all in one short
volume. Bird shows Paul at work as a theologian, pastor, and
missionary in his letters to the Colossians and Philemon. This is
the first of many titles in The New Covenant Commentary Series
(NCCS) published by the Lutterworth Press including Romans and
Ephesians. The series is designed for ministers and students who
require commentary that interacts with the text of each New
Testament book with the ultimate aim of pushing the Bible text
towards a new generation and providing a platform for reflection on
how the New Testament impacts life, faith, ministry and witness of
the New Covenant Community today.
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Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy (Paperback)
R. Albert Mohler Jr, Peter E Enns, Michael F. Bird, Kevin J. Vanhoozer, John R Franke; Edited by (general) …
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The inerrancy of the Bible--the belief that the Bible is without
error--is often a contentious topic among mainstream Christianity.
Like other titles in the Counterpoints collection, this volume
gives those interested in theology the tools they need to draw
informed conclusions on debated issues by showcasing the range of
positions in a way that helps readers understand the
perspectives--especially where and why they diverge. Each essay in
Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy considers: The present context,
viability, and relevance for the contemporary evangelical Christian
witness. Whether and to what extent Scripture teaches its own
inerrancy. The position's assumed or implied understandings of the
nature of Scripture, God, and truth. Three difficult biblical
texts: one that concerns intra-canonical contradictions, one that
raises questions of theological plurality, and one that concerns
historical authenticity. Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy serves
not only as a single-volume resource for surveying the current
debate, but also as a catalyst both for understanding and advancing
the conversation further. Contributors include Al Mohler, Kevin
Vanhoozer, Michael Bird, Peter Enns, and John Franke.
The early church, after several centuries of controversy, came to
an uneasy consensus that Jesus was both fully human and fully
divine. In his divinity, orthodox Christianity claimed, he shared
fully in the nature of the uncreated creator God. But was this
doctrinal position crafted from whole cloth in the era of the great
ecumenical councils? How did earlier Christ-followers understand
Jesus in light of their convictions about the one supreme deity,
and in the context of a cultural milieu saturated with gods? In
Jesus among the gods Michael Bird gives renewed attention to divine
ontology—what a god is—in relation to literary representations
of Jesus. Most studies of the origins of early Christology focus on
christological titles, various functions, divine identity, and
types of worship. The application of ontological categories to
Jesus is normally considered something that only began to happen in
the second and third centuries as the early church engaged in
platonizing interpretations of Jesus. Bird argues, to the contrary,
that ontological language and categories were used to describe
Jesus as an eternal, true, and unbegotten deity from the earliest
decades of the nascent church. Through comparison with
representative authors such as Philo and Plutarch, and a
comprehensive analysis of Jesus and various intermediary figures
from Greco-Roman religion and ancient Judaism, Bird demonstrates
how early accounts of Jesus both overlapped with and diverged from
existing forms of religious expression. However Jesus
resembled the various divine agents of Greco-Roman religion and
Second Temple Judaism, the chorus of early Christian witnesses held
Jesus to be simultaneously an agent of and an analogue with the God
of Israel. Among the gods, Jesus stood in clear relief, a
conviction that may have been refined over time but that belongs to
the emerging heart of Christian confession.
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Four Views on the Apostle Paul (Paperback)
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An introduction to ongoing debates on the apostle Paul's life and
teaching and his letters' ramifications for the Church of today.
The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of
Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the
theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in
the whole of Christian theology. Recent years have seen much
controversy about the apostle Paul, his religious and social
context, and its effects on his theology. In the helpful
Counterpoints format, four leading scholars present their views on
the best framework for describing Paul's theological perspective,
including his view of salvation, the significance of Christ, and
his vision for the churches. Contributors and views include:
Reformed View: Thomas R. Schreiner Catholic View: Luke Timothy
Johnson Post-New Perspective View: Douglas Campbell Jewish View:
Mark D. Nanos Like other titles in the Counterpoints: Bible and
Theology collection, Four Views on the Apostle Paul gives theology
students the tools they need to draw informed conclusions on
debated issues. General editor and New Testament scholar Michael F.
Bird covers foundational issues and provides helpful summaries in
his introduction and conclusion. New Testament scholars, pastors,
and students of Christian history and theology will find Four Views
on the Apostle Paul an indispensable introduction to ongoing
debates on the apostle Paul's life and teaching. The Counterpoints
series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on
topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and
respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop
reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions
on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
The Apostle's Creed is a treasure trove of basic Christian beliefs
and wisdom that helps ensure the integrity and orthodoxy of our
faith. Sadly, modern churches have often hesitated to embrace the
ancient creeds because of our "nothing but the Bible" tradition. In
What Christians Ought to Believe Michael Bird will open your eyes
to the possibilities of the Apostles' Creed as a way to explore and
understand the essential teachings of the Christian faith. Bringing
together theological commentary, tips for application, and
memorable illustrations, What Christians Ought to Believe
summarizes the basic tenets of the Christian faith using the
Apostle's Creed as its entryway. After first emphasizing the
importance of creeds for the formation of the Christian faith, each
chapter, following the Creed's outline, introduces the Father, the
Son, and the Spirit and the Church. An appendix includes the
Apostles' Creed in the original Latin and Greek. What Christians
Ought to Believe is ideally suited for both the classroom and the
church setting to teach beginning students and laypersons the
basics of what Christians ought to affirm if they are to be called
Christians.
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Romans (Hardcover)
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A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible
Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in
light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do
so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical
texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully
live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric
approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers,
and laypeople alike. Three easy-to-use sections designed to help
readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes
complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each
passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand
story EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as
embedded in its canonical and historical setting LIVE the Story:
Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes
contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers,
and students Praise for SGBC: "The easy-to-use format and practical
guidance brings God's grand story to modern-day life so anyone can
understand how it applies today."-Andy Stanley "Opens up the
biblical story in ways that move us to act."-Darrell L. Bock "It
makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh."-John
Ortberg "This commentary breaks new ground."-Craig L. Blomberg
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Philippians (Paperback)
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In this commentary, Michael Bird and Nijay Gupta situate Paul's
letter to the Philippians within the context of his imprisonment as
well as the Philippians' situation of suffering and persecution.
Paul draws the Philippians' attention to the power and progress of
the gospel in spite of difficult circumstances. He also warns them
about the dangers of rival Christian groups who preach out of poor
motives or have a truncated gospel. Bird and Gupta unpack the rich
wisdom and theology of the Christ Hymn (2:6-11). Throughout the
commentary, they apply a broad range of exegetical tools to
interpret this letter including historical, sociological,
rhetorical, and literary analysis, and they give attention to the
reception of this important Pauline text throughout history. Bird
and Gupta also includes short reflections on the meaning of
Philippians for today.
This workbook accompanies The New Testament in Its World by N. T.
Wright and Michael F. Bird. Following the textbook's structure, it
offers assessment questions, exercises, and activities designed to
support the students' learning experience. Reinforcing the teaching
in the textbook, this workbook will not only help to enhance their
understanding of the New Testament books as historical, literary,
and social phenomena located in the world of early Christianity,
but also guide them to think like a first-century believer while
reading the text responsibly for today.
In this commentary, Michael Bird and Nijay Gupta situate Paul's
letter to the Philippians within the context of his imprisonment as
well as the Philippians' situation of suffering and persecution.
Paul draws the Philippians' attention to the power and progress of
the gospel in spite of difficult circumstances. He also warns them
about the dangers of rival Christian groups who preach out of poor
motives or have a truncated gospel. Bird and Gupta unpack the rich
wisdom and theology of the Christ Hymn (2:6-11). Throughout the
commentary, they apply a broad range of exegetical tools to
interpret this letter including historical, sociological,
rhetorical, and literary analysis, and they give attention to the
reception of this important Pauline text throughout history. Bird
and Gupta also includes short reflections on the meaning of
Philippians for today.
The Apostle employs the Scriptures more in Romans than in any of
his other letters. Scripture, Texts, and Tracings in Romans
advances the interpretation of Romans by exploring how the Apostle
Paul quoted, alluded to, or "echoed" the Jewish Scriptures.
Identification of allusions is at the forefront, as are questions
of methodology, the texture of Paul's theology, his understanding
of Scripture, and implications for other areas of Pauline studies,
such as empire-criticism.
An Anomalous Jew reveals a lively, well-informed portrait of the
complex figure who was the apostle Paul. Though Paul is often
lauded as the first great Christian theologian and a champion for
Gentile inclusion in the church, in his own time he was universally
regarded as a strange and controversial person. In this book
Pauline scholar Michael Bird explains why. An Anomalous Jew
presents the figure of Paul in all his complexity with his blend of
common and controversial Jewish beliefs and a faith in Christ that
brought him into conflict with the socio-religious scene around
him. Bird elucidates how the apostle Paul was variously perceived -
as a religious deviant by Jews, as a divisive figure by Jewish
Christians, as a purveyor of dubious philosophy by Greeks, and as a
dangerous troublemaker by the Romans. Readers of this book will
better understand the truly anomalous shape of Paul's thinking and
worldview.
Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and
the first Christians. A readable, one-volume introduction placing
the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original
context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright.
An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World
addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying
early Christianity, including: What was the first century
understanding of the Kingdom of God? What is the meaning of the
resurrection in its original context? What were the Gospels, and
how did they come about? Who was Paul and why are his letters so
controversial? Written for both classroom and personal use, this
book brings together decades of ground-breaking research, writing,
and teaching into one volume. It presents the New Testament
books-along with their subjects: Jesus and the early church-within
the historical and social context of Second Temple Judaism and
Greco-Roman politics and culture. The New Testament in Its World
allows you to recover the excitement of what it was like to live as
Christians in the first or second centuries. Features include:
Surveys of each New Testament book that discuss their significance
and provides commentary on their contents, along with implications
for the Christian life. Major sections on the historical Jesus, the
resurrection of Jesus, and Paul's chronology and theology.
Up-to-date discussions of textual criticism and the canonization of
the New Testament. Frequent illustrations, maps, charts, diagrams,
and artwork provide additional explanations and insights. A
distillation of the life work of N. T. Wright on the New Testament
with input from Michael Bird. Also available are Video and Workbook
companion resources (sold separately) to enhance learning and
experience the world of the New Testament.
This volume looks at the imprint and influence that the writings of
the Apostle Paul had in the second century, examining the Pauline
corpus in conjunction with key second century figures and texts
such as Ignatius, Polycarp, and the Epistle of Diognetus . It
investigates the impact of Paul's legacy and examines how this
legacy shaped the Christianity that emerged in the second century
as represented by the Apostolic Fathers, the early Christian
Apologists, and among Gnostic and Judeo Christian groups.
This volume, which collects together the work of several
established scholars attempts to situate the Apostle Paul, the
Pauline writings, and the earliest Christian Gospels together in
the context of early Christianity. It addresses the issue of how
the Christianity depicted in and represented by the individual
Gospels relates to the vision of Christianity represented by Paul
and the Pauline writings.This raises such questions as to what
extent did Paul influence the canonical and non-canonical Gospels?
In what way are the Gospels reactions to Paul and his legacy? A
comparison of the Gospels and Paul on topics such as Old Testament
Law, Gentile mission, Christology, and early church leadership
structures represents a fruitful area of study. While a number of
volumes have appeared that attempt to assess the relationship
between the historical Jesus and the Apostle Paul relatively few
studies on Paul and the Gospels have been published. This volume
excellently fills this gap in New Testament Studies and makes a
valuable contribution to studies on Christian Origins, Pauline
research, and the Gospels.
Description: Michael Bird's commentary on Colossians and Philemon
in the New Covenant Commentary Series pays close attention to the
socio-historical context, the flow and dynamics of the text, their
argumentative strategy, theological message, and the meaning of
Colossians and Philemon for the contemporary church today. Bird
situates Colossians in the context of Paul's Ephesian ministry and
describes how Paul attempts to persuade a congregation in the Lycus
Valley to remain firm in the gospel and to grasp the cosmic majesty
of Jesus Christ over and against the views of certain Jewish
mystics who have thrown the Colossians into confusion. He shows
how, in the letter to Philemon, Paul intercedes for a slave
estranged from his master through a carefully crafted feat of
pastoral persuasion from a missionary friend of Philemon. The
commentary combines exegetical insight, rhetorical analysis,
theological exposition, and practical application all in one short
volume. Bird shows Paul at work as a theologian, pastor, and
missionary in his letters to the Colossians and Philemon.
Endorsements: ""Every generation needs to grapple anew with the
Bible, and every pastor needs a series that pushes the text into
the community. This commentary series accomplishes these tasks. May
God bless these commentaries to yield communities that live out
God's gracious covenant with us."" --Scot McKnight Karl A. Olsson
Professor in Religious Studies North Park University ""Michael
Bird's treatment of Colossians and Philemon is incisive,
informative, and independent. He guides readers with a light touch,
accurately setting out competing positions, but judiciously
weighing the merits of each of these alternatives. The commentary
is built on a foundation of mature, balanced, and sane
exegesis--and from this firm foundation Bird draws weighty
theological implications. This is a masterpiece of succinct writing
and an auspicious start to the New Covenant Commentary Series.""
--Paul Foster School of Divinity University of Edinburgh About the
Contributor(s): Michael Bird is New Testament Tutor at the Highland
Theological College in Scotland. He is the author of Jesus and the
Origins of the Gentile Mission, The Saving Righteousness of God, A
Bird's Eye-View of Paul, and with James Crossley, How Did
Christianity Begin? He is also coeditor of the New Covenant
Commentary Series.
What was the extent and nature of Jewish proselytizing activity
amongst non-Jews in Palestine and the Greco-Roman diaspora leading
up to and during the beginnings of the Christian era? Was there a
clear missional direction? How did Second-Temple Judaism recruit
converts and gain sympathizers? This book strives to address these
questions, representing an update of the discussion while also
breaking new ground. A "source book" of key texts is provided at
the end.
The Faith of Jesus Christ represents an attempt to grapple with one
of the most perplexing problems in Pauline studies, namely that of
the phrase pistis christou. Issues of considerable theological
import hinge on how we interpret it (does it mean "faith in Christ"
or "the faithfulness of Christ"?). The topic is now well rehearsed
in contemporary scholarship and this volume sheds new light on the
question by presenting rigorous exegetical studies from both sides
of the debate. It also brings creative new proposals to bear on the
problem, and orients the discussion in the wider spectrum of
historical, biblical, and systematic theology. The Faith of Jesus
Christ represents the most penetrating and comprehensive attempt to
date to grapple with the significance of Jesus' faithfulness and
obedience for Christian salvation and the extent to which it is
represented in key biblical texts. Contributors University of
Durham luminary James D.G. Dunn authors an erudite foreword; and
editor Michael Bird introduces the problems and prospects for a New
Testament conversation on the topic. Debbie Hunn, Stanley E.
Porter, and Andrew W. Pitts contribute essays about the background
of the pistis christou discussion. Douglas A. Campbell, R. Barry
Matlock, Paul Foster, and Richard Bell clarify Pauline texts in
contention. Mark A. Seifrid, Francis Watson, Preston M. Sprinkle,
and Ardel B. Caneday explore Pauline exegesis, hermeneutics, and
theology. The witness of the wider New Testament is covered by
Peter G. Bolt, Willis H. Salier, Bruce A. Lowe, and David deSilva.
Finally, Mark W. Elliott and Benjamin Myers offer historical and
theological reflections from the church fathers, Karl Barth, and
others.
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