Christian beginnings and the Dead Sea scrolls / edited by John J. Collins and Craig A. Evans.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Collins, John J. (John Joseph), 1946-

Evans, Craig A. (Craig Alan), 1952-

Series:

Acadia studies in Bible and theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity--Origin.

Christianity.

Dead Sea scrolls.

Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

Church history.

Church history--Primitive and early church.

Judaism (Christian theology)--History.

Judaism (Christian theology).

History.

Physical Description:

144 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, [2006]

Summary:

Examines some of the major issues that the Dead Sea Scrolls have raised for the study of early Christianity.

Contents:

A messiah before Jesus? / John J. Collins

An Essene messiah? : comments on Israel Knohl, The messiah before Jesus / John J. Collins

Jesus, John, and the Dead Sea scrolls : assessing typologies of restoration / Craig A. Evans

Paul and James on the law in light of the Dead Sea scrolls / Martin G. Abegg, Jr.

"Spirit of Holiness" as eschatological principle of obedience / Barry D. Smith

Guided by God : divine aid in interpretation in the Dead Sea scrolls and the New Testament / R. Glenn Wooden

The Dead Sea scrolls and Christian theology / Jonathan R. Wilson

Apocalyptic theology and the Dead Sea scrolls : a response to Jonathan Wilson / John J. Collins.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

080102837X

9780801028373

OCLC:

67728140