The collection features essays by a leading New Testament scholar, focusing on Pauline ideas and their relevance today. Spanning thirty years, these writings showcase the author's profound insights and scholarly contributions to understanding Paul's teachings. Each essay, previously published in various contexts, highlights the evolution of thought and the enduring significance of Pauline themes in contemporary discussions.
The Apostle Paul is often viewed negatively by New Testament readers, largely due to misunderstandings and preconceived notions. Many fail to appreciate the distinct historical and cultural context of the early Christian community, leading to misinterpretations of his writings. This book encourages readers to allow Paul to articulate his thoughts without the bias of modern perspectives, emphasizing the importance of understanding his context to fully grasp his messages.
Exploring the significance of endings in literature, this book delves into how authors craft conclusions to influence readers' perceptions of their narratives or arguments. It emphasizes the skills needed to navigate both the beginnings of new ventures and the complexities of farewells, highlighting the critical role that endings play in shaping overall understanding and emotional impact.
Focusing on the theme of Prophetic Drama in the Old Testament, this expanded version of the Shaffer Lectures builds upon the work of David Stacey, honoring his contributions while also exploring new insights. It includes an appendix featuring his outlined ideas for a second volume, specifically discussing 'The Last Supper as Prophetic Drama.' The book serves both as a tribute to Stacey's legacy and as a continuation of his scholarly exploration in this area.
In this authoritative introduction, Morna D. Hooker offers a female perspective on a figure usually portrayed as a conservative misogynist.
Convinced that Christ's crucifixion cannot be interpreted in isolation from his resurrection, Morna Hooker here gives a comprehensive and inspiring survey of the New Testament's teaching about the death of Christ. By looking closely at the great variety of images and metaphors employed in the writings of Paul and in Mark, Matthew, Luke-Acts, John, Hebrews, 1 Peter, 1 John, and Revelation, Hooker discusses the different ways in which the authors of the New Testament searched for, and then discovered, meaning in the death and resurrection of Christ. Hooker shows that the concept of substitutionary atonement does not take us far enough in understanding the profound truth, taught especially by Paul, that Christ became what we are in order that we might become what he is. He took his place as one of us and died our death in order that we might be identified with him both in his death and in his resurrection. She also demonstrates in meaningful new ways that the message of the cross - the message that lies at the heart of the gospel - is as relevant, and as disturbing, to the present generation as it was to its first hearers. Provocative, at times even controversial, this volume will be highly stimulating to readers who are prepared to take a fresh look at the New Testament evidence.
This book explores what mission and discipleship meant for some of the earliest Christian communities. It is based on the Hugh Price Hughes Lectures in the West London Mission.
