Hans Dieter Betz

A Commentary on 1 Peter

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Although representing exegetical scholarship of a generation ago, this exegetical commentary on I Peter by Goppelt is still the best available. It is basic for all further research on this epistle and related texts. Scholars and students should be grateful to John Alsup for having translated this important work into English.”

Dying and Rising with Christ

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In Part I Tannehill presents a thorough exegetical analysis of Rom 6, 7:1-6; Gal 2:19-20, 5:24-25, 6:14-15; II Cor 5:14-17; and of the baptismal passages in Colossians and Ephesians. . . . In Part II Tannehill discusses those text which employ the motif in the interpretation of the present Christian existence. In this context, the motif is related to ethical action, to suffering, and to 'transformation.' . . . "The exegesis of the texts leads to two main observations. It is Paul's eschatology which provides the key to understanding the relation between dying with Christ as a past even and as a present experience of the Christian believer. Furthermore, 'Although rising with Christ is a necessary part of the motif of dying and rising with Christ, it is not the apect which gives this motif its importance for Paul. . . . It is when Paul wishes to bring out the participation of the believer in Christ's 'death' that this motif has a special function in his thought' (pp. 130f.). ". . . I want to underline that the author has presented us with a piece of solid scholarship which must especially be appreciated because so little of this type of exegtical analysis of Pauline texts is available in the English language.”

Luther

“Gerhard Ebeling will be remembered as one of the most distinguished and influential theologians of the twentieth century.... The unity among theological profundity, ethical sensitivity, human wisdom, and the refined style of his German prose constitutes a permanent intellectual treasure to be gratefully enjoyed time and again as we enter into the uncertainties of the new millennium.”

The Formation of the Resurrection Narratives

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“An excellent introduction to the resurrection narratives of the Gospels, including their problems as well as their meaning for the contemporary preaching of the church.”

The Religious Context of Early Christianity

World Religions

“Klauck's approach is to select the material most important for the students of early Christianity.... One can say without hesitation that the author has succeeded admirably in his attempt at compressing vast fields of complicated materials into a survey that is both manageable and informative. His key to success was concentration on matters of fundamental important and prudent selection of primary texts, coupled with interpretations and bibliographies reflecting the current state of research.... Klauck's work represents a major achievement.”

The Truth of the Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In his final lecture course on Galatians Ebeling has returned to New Testament exegesis with which he began his long and distinguished theological life. One can only admire the unity he has achieved between exegetical detail, theological comprehension, and human honesty and profundity.”