Paul Foster
Biography
Paul Foster wrote the foreword to Ancient Gospel or Modern Forgery? and contributed to The Apostolic Fathers.
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A Prophet Mighty in Deed and Word
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Could Jesus read and write? Or was he an illiterate rural Galilean? Seeking to find the answer, Jeff Kennedy engages in a rich study of what is perhaps the key text for answering those fascinating questions—Jesus’ synagogue teaching in Capernaum, recorded only in the Gospel of Luke (4:16–31). Yet more than simply answer that question, Kennedy argues that in Capernaum Jesus presented a radical new reading of the text of Isaiah, which privileged the poor and challenged existing social status.”
Ancient Gospel or Modern Forgery?
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
Foreword
“In this brilliant and incisive collection of essays one finds both clarity and intellectual rigor. Not all the contributors 'sing from the same hymn sheet.' However, this diversity reveals how a highly contested topic can be approached in an engaging and respectful manner. Everyone who reads this book will be enriched, both by consideration of its contents and through appreciation of the measured tone with which this important debate is conducted. This is a first-rate and vital treatment of the topic.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“"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.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Clint Arnold has written a landmark and magisterial commentary on Colossians, which will remain the standard work for decades to come. His depth of knowledge regarding the local belief systems in the Lycus Valley provides a richness of insight that informs the incisive exegetical comments throughout the volume. This treatment is the culmination of a lifetime of dedicated scholarship on Colossians, and readers will enlarge their understanding of this letter by engaging with Arnold’s superb commentary.”
First and Second Thessalonians
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Brookins has produced a stunningly incisive treatment of the two Thessalonian letters. A particular strength is the way in which he highlights the role of Paul as pastor, who sustains and nurtures communities while absent from these new believers. Brookins also focuses on these letters as repositories of the earliest written expression of Paul's theology. In this way, Brookins leads readers deep into the cradle of the Christ movement, highlighting the development of group identity, discussing expressions of eschatological fervor, and delving into the emergence of Pauline theology. With so much penetrating thought packed into such an accessible and readable volume, it is a master class in scriptural interpretation.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“William Loader’s Following Mark distills the insights of a seasoned scholar and brilliant communicator into a highly readable format that will benefit those teaching or preaching the Gospel of Mark. This volume assists readers both to grasp the central message of Mark and to bridge the cultural gap back to the first century world in which this text was written. Every page is replete with incisive and penetrating analysis of Mark’s story of Jesus.”
Forbidden Texts on the Western Frontier: The Christian Apocrypha in North American Perspectives
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Burke has brought together a fascinating collection of essays that not only sheds light on the writing that forms the Christian Apocrypha but also provides deep meta-level reflections on the forces that influence the way those texts are studied in the North American context. Much that is discussed is richly insightful, and often the reflections on scholarship are probing and controversial. This is essential reading for those interested in the Christian Apocrypha and early Christianity.”
Theology
“This book presents with sparkling clarity the core theological ideas about salvation contained in the New Testament. It is theologically rich, intellectually innovative, and beautifully crafted. Scholars, pastors, and general readers will be grateful for the lucidity with which the authors write.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This book is much more than a mere distillation of Loader’s magisterial five-volume study of attitudes toward sexuality in ancient Jewish and Christian sources. With consummate skill, precise prose, and detailed understanding of relevant texts, Loader takes readers on a journey drawing out overarching themes relating to attitudes toward sexuality, yet without minimizing the diversity of views that existed. . . . This scintillating study showcases biblical scholarship in its finest form. Beyond simply being an exercise in excellent exegesis, it delves into the fundamental questions of what it means to be both human and sexual beings. One could wish for no better guide in tackling these vexed issues concerning sexuality.”
Matthean and Lukan Special Material
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Here students and scholars will find a concise and convenient presentation of the material unique to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke--the so-called Sondergut traditions. Thus Jones enables readers to reconsider traditions that might have belonged to the M and L sources . . . This is a critical scholarly tool, presenting Greek texts with facing English translations in a highly accessible format.”
Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism
Apologetics
“Sanity, balance, and sober judgment are all qualities that too frequently are lacking in recent discourse. Even what some might consider to be the arcane discipline of New Testament textual criticism has not been immune from false facts and fake news. It is against this backdrop that this volume makes an invaluable contribution. Combining care, caution, and rigorous scholarship, the contributors place before readers the latest research and an accurate account of the state of the text of the New Testament. For those seeking to be reliably informed there will be no better guide than this book to understand the origins, manuscripts, transmission, collection, and translations of the writings that form the New Testament. This book replaces ignorance with knowledge, foolishness with wisdom, and angry argument with irenic debate. Anybody who cares about the text of the New Testament must read this book.”
New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Magnificent. . . . The thirty writings brought together here present a fascinating snapshot of the concerns, interests, and piety of various early believers expressed in the form of literary texts. This volume will become a standard work in the field; serious scholars of early Christianity and interested readers will learn much while being entertained and captivated by these enigmatic ancient texts.”
New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 3
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Magnificent. . . . The thirty writings brought together here present a fascinating snapshot of the concerns, interests, and piety of various early believers expressed in the form of literary texts. This volume will become a standard work in the field; serious scholars of early Christianity and interested readers will learn much while being entertained and captivated by these enigmatic ancient texts.”
New Testament Commentary Survey
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“An incredibly informative and wonderfully fun book. There is an extraordinary amount of information packed into its pages, and the fun comes from considering one's own preferences and then alternately agreeing or disagreeing with Carson's comments. . . . This book will be of continued benefit to theological students.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This new translation of Wrede’s classic work on 1 Clement makes this perennially important volume available to a wider audience. The topics under discussion remain as central to the study of 1 Clement as when Wrede addressed them in 1891. For serious students of the Apostolic Fathers, this edition is invaluable and permits a fuller understanding of landmark scholarly developments. The translator, Jacob Cerone, is to be commended for his fine work.”
Tax Collector to Gospel Writer
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Michael Kok takes readers through a fascinating piece of detective work as he seeks to answer the question of why a presumably initially untitled gospel came to be associated with the name of Matthew as its author. In exploring this question, no relevant stone is left unturned as Kok reevaluates the clues left by writers of early Christian texts, along with evidence from gospel manuscripts. The result is a highly engaging investigation and explanation of how this unnamed gospel subsequently became the Gospel of Matthew.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This is a small book with a big payoff. In six highly focused chapters, laden with fascinating facts and lucid reflection, Schröter introduces readers to the collection of early Christian texts known as the apocryphal gospels. One could not wish for a more learned guide to this material. This is an essential introduction to the topic, written by a world-leading scholar.”
Theology
“The presentation is magnificent, the attention to detail first class, and the actual contents repay close study. This book is an essential addition to the libraries of all interested in the history of early Christianity.”
The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch
Theology
“In this incisive and groundbreaking book, Jonathon Lookadoo probes the center of the theology of Ignatius—his understanding of Christ. In a sequence of tightly interlocking chapters, the christological perspectives of that towering figure, Ignatius of Antioch, are brought into sharper focus, and the theological relevance of those ideas is elucidated for modern readers. This is a brilliant treatment of the subject that will be consulted widely over the coming decades.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this provocative, thought-provoking, and richly groundbreaking volume, David Lincicum articulates a bold thesis. He argues that the tradition of Christian commentary writing finds its earliest traceable impulse within key passages in Paul’s letters, where the apostle interprets or reinterprets Jewish scriptural texts in a manner that speaks into his own context. Thus, one of the key insights, which will enrich scholarship, is that Paul’s theological praxis was fundamentally hermeneutical in nature and foundationally shaped the Christian practice of commentary writing.”
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