Frank J. Matera

Theology

“In this insightful volume Keener deals with a neglected aspect of Paul's theology: how faith in Christ and the Spirit of God empower the mind to think and understand in a new way. Drawing on his vast knowledge of Greco-Roman literature, Keener shows us how Paul is both similar to and different from his contemporaries. In doing so, he suggests how Christians today must be similar to and different from their contemporaries.”

The One Who Is to Come

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This magisterial work is destined to become the standard in the field for years to come. With impeccable scholarship, Joseph Fitzmyer examines the use of 'Messiah' in Jewish and Christian literature, clarifying the development of messianism in early Christianity and Judaism — a topic often misunderstood and misrepresented. Christians and Jews are indebted to Fitzmyer for elucidating a concept that has often divided them. After reading this work, scholars will reevaluate many cherished assumptions.”

The Turning Point in the Gospel of Mark

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The structure and Christology of Mark's Gospel are perennial issues of Markan research that every student of the Gospel must eventually face. In this carefully crafted volume, Gregg Morrison offers us a reliable history of research on these topics, showing us how intimately related they are to each other. His work provides students and scholars with a sure map through the thicket of Markan research.”

To Exhort and Reprove

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“On the basis of a close reading of the Letter to Titus, Jeon uncovers the chiastic structure of this letter, thereby clarifying its purpose and meaning for the general reader as well as for specialists in Pauline studies. Readers of his work will benefit from and appreciate his close exegesis of the text.”

Tormented in Hades

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Employing a creative method that makes use of both literary criticism and social scientific analysis, John Szukalski's engaging study sheds new light on the Lucan parables. Written in a way that is accessible to students as well as scholars, this work provides a profitable way to read and understand these familiar stories.”