"Argues that Mark's author used the genre of biography to extend the gospel from an earlier narrow focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus so that it included the way of life of its founding figure"--
For some of us, the apostle Paul is intimidating, prickly, and unpredictable. But maybe it's time to get to know Paul on his own terms. Drawing on the best of contemporary scholarship, and with language shaped by conversations with today's students, this second edition of Rediscovering Paul gives fresh consideration to Paul’s conversion, call, and his ongoing impact on church and culture.
Focusing on the life of Pontius Pilate, the book delves into his role as the Roman governor who oversaw Jesus' execution. It begins with a thorough examination of the historical and archaeological context, followed by an analysis of six first-century authors, including Philo and Josephus. Each chapter explores how Pilate is portrayed in their writings, revealing the varying perspectives of these authors and their connections to the Roman state, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of Pilate's character in historical narratives.
For the past century, scholars have debated when and how a divine Christology emerged. This book considers the earliest evidence we have, the letters of Paul. David Capes, a veteran teacher and highly regarded scholar, examines Paul's letters to show how the apostle constructed his unique portrait of Jesus as divine through a rereading of Israel's Scriptures. This new addition to the Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology series is ideal for use in courses on Paul, Christology, biblical theology, and intertextuality.
Offers a picture of Jesus of Nazareth, highlighting the problems and pitfalls encountered in such a venture, and including a survey of scholarship. This guide discusses scholarship on Jesus since the nineteenth century, introducing and explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus.
Short, accessible introduction to the historical Jesus and his continuing influence on the world and how we understand it.
Inspired by their popular Channel 4 documentary, two professors-turned- detectives sift through biblical texts and popular beliefs to uncover the real stories of Jesus' female disciples
Focusing on Joseph Caiaphas, the first-century Jewish high priest, this engaging study explores his pivotal role in the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion. It offers valuable insights for both scholars of ancient history and students of the Gospel of Acts, making it a significant resource for understanding this historical figure's impact on religious and cultural contexts of the time.
How Paul reread his Bible goes hand-in-glove with the differences that developed between Christianity and Judaism.--Larry Hurtado Journal of Biblical Literature