The nature of New Testament theology : essays in honour of Robert Morgan / edited by Christopher Rowland and Christopher Tuckett.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rowland, Christopher, 1947-

Tuckett, C. M. (Christopher Mark)

Morgan, Robert, 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. New Testament--Theology.

Bible.

Bible. New Testament.

Theology.

Genre:

Festschriften.

Physical Description:

xix, 314 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006.

Summary:

This volume brings together some of the most distinguished writers in the field to provide an overview of discussions about the nature of New Testament theology. The volume explores New Testament theology in three main ways. Firstly, it examines the development, purpose and scope of New Testament theology. It then goes on to examine the relationship of New Testament theology with other branches of theology, such as systematic theology, biblical theology, practical theology and social scientific criticism. Finally, it looks at crucial issues within the New Testament, such as the historical Jesus, the theology of the cross, eschatology, ethics and the role of women. The book is dedicated to and honours the work of Robert Morgan whose pioneering work gives it its title.

Contents:

1 History and Theology in New Testament Studies / John Ashton 1

2 Biblical Theology: an Old Testament Perspective / John Barton 18

3 Apocalypticism and New Testament Theology / Adela Yarbro Collins 31

4 New Testament Interpretation as Interpersonal Communion: the Case for a Socio-Theological Hermeneutics / Philip F. Esler 51

5 The Nature of New Testament Theology / Morna Hooker 75

6 Does a Theology of the Canonical Gospels Make Sense? / Luke Timothy Johnson 93

7 Paul in New Testament Theology: Some Preliminary Remarks / Leander E. Keck 109

8 The Contribution of Reception History to a Theology of the New Testament / Ulrich Luz 123

9 Women in Early Christianity: the Challenge to a New Testament Theology / Margaret Y. MacDonald 135

10 Deutero-Paulinism, Pseudonymity and the Canon / John Muddiman 158

11 Towards an Alternative to New Testament Theology: 'Individual Eschatology' as an Example / Heikki Raisanen 167

12 'Action is the Life of All': New Testament Theology and Practical Theology / Christopher Rowland, Zoe Bennett 186

13 Theory of Primitive Christian Religion and New Testament Theology: An Evolutionary Essay / Gerd Theissen 207

14 Does the 'Historical Jesus' belong within a 'New Testament Theology'? / Christopher Tuckett 231

15 The Gospel of John and New Testament Theology / Francis Watson 248

16 The Theology of the Cross and the Quest for a Doctrinal Norm / Michael Wolter 263

17 The Trinity and the New Testament / Frances Young 286.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1405111755

1405111747

OCLC:

60741978

Publisher Number:

9781405111751

9781405111744