Brian J. Wright

A Prophet Mighty in Deed and Word

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In A Prophet Mighty in Deed and Word, Jeff Kennedy invites us to confront a provocative question: Was Jesus merely an illiterate peasant, or did he possess the access, ability, and authority to read and interpret texts? Kennedy skillfully challenges prevailing views about Jesus’ illiteracy, unveiling Luke’s portrayal of him as an authoritative reader and expositor of Scripture. Backed by compelling evidence from oral-literary traditions and Luke’s Christological framing, Kennedy’s narrative offers a refreshing perspective on Jesus’ authority and the profound impact it had on his ministry.”

The Pauline Christology of 1 Corinthians 8:6

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“There is no doubt that Deut 6:4 has held pride of place in Jewish writings and culture throughout history. It should come as no surprise, then, to see Jesus, the New Testament writers, and subsequent Christian communities embracing and using this core Jewish creed when articulating their belief in God. And within the New Testament, perhaps no text is as clear as 1 Cor 8:6 regarding the well-known Jewish Shema and the New Covenant. Now, thanks to Emad Hanna, we have a new work examining the major shock that when Paul defines ‘one,’ it includes Jesus—the crucified and risen Messiah. Anyone seeking a readable and carefully researched take on 1 Cor. 8:6 should start here.”