A bold reassessment of a long-standing divideThe perceived divide between early christology and ancient Jewish messianism has long shaped how scholars read the New Testament—but what if that divide is neither inevitable nor tenable any longer?Christology Within Messianism gathers an international team of scholars to challenge this assumption head-on. Through historical, sociolinguistic, and theological analysis, contributors situate the earliest ch...

A lively introduction to biblical studies that emphasizes reader engagementHow Then Shall We Read? equips students with the interpretive tools they need to engage the Bible faithfully. This innovative textbook bridges the gap between two traditionally separate fields: New Testament introduction and biblical hermeneutics. It invites students to reflect critically on how their own traditions, experiences, and theological commitments shape their encounter wit...

Books about Leviticus are rare. If one were to be found, chances are it was written by a scholar, sitting in a study, surrounded by books and cats. No bulls. No lambs. Not a goat in sight. This book is different. This book is written by a butcher. And because it's written by a butcher, it offers a unique insight into the sacrificial world of Leviticus. Having studied Leviticus, ancient sacrifice, and atonement for so long, Phil's friends have taken to calling him a "Leviticus nerd." Althou...

A historical survey of atonement theology through ancient Jewish and Christian sourcesWhat is the historical basis for today's atonement theology? Where did it come from, and how has it evolved throughout time? In Atonement, a sterling collection of renowned biblical scholars investigates the early manifestations of this core concept in ancient Jewish and Christian sources. Rather than imposing a particular view of atonement upon these texts, these specialists let...

A historical survey of atonement theology through ancient Jewish and Christian sourcesWhat is the historical basis for today’s atonement theology? Where did it come from, and how has it evolved throughout time? In Atonement, a sterling collection of renowned biblical scholars investigates the early manifestations of this core concept in ancient Jewish and Christian sources. Rather than imposing a particular view of atonement upon these texts, these specialists let...

Many New Testament Greek students have laid the groundwork necessary to read other ancient Greek texts, and yet they shy away from it. In this book, an expert in Greek teaches those students to read beyond the New Testament, showing both how to do it and why it matters.This helpful Greek language resource equips students to read and enjoy the vast corpus of ancient Greek literature. It covers a variety of relevant texts from the Septuagint and the Apostolic Fathers to Homer and Ign...

This study contributes to the debate over the function of Davidic sonship in the Gospel of Mark. In contrast to William Wrede's paradigm, Max Botner argues that Mark's position on Jesus's ancestry cannot be assessed properly though isolated study of the name David (or the patronym son of David). Rather, the totality of Markan messiah language is relevant to the question at hand. Justification for this paradigm shift is rooted in observations about the ways in which ancient authors spoke of...