Overview

Pauline- and Gospel-centred readings have too long provided the normative understanding of Christian identity. The chapters in this volume features evidence from other, less-frequently studied texts, so as to broaden perspectives on early Christian identity. Each chapter in the collection focuses on one or more of the later New Testament epistles and answers one of the following questions: what did/do these texts uniquely contribute to Christian identity? How does the author frame or shape identity? What are the potential results of the identities constructed in these texts for early Christian communities? What are the influences of these texts on later Christian identity? Together these chapters contribute fresh insights through innovative research, furthering the discussion on the theological and historical importance of these texts within the canon. The distinguished list of contributors includes: Richard Bauckham, David G. Horrell, Francis Watson, and Robert W. Wall.

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Author:   Katherine M. Hockey (University of Exeter, UK) ,  Madison N. Pierce (Tyndale University College, Canada) ,  Francis Watson (University of Durham, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T.& T.Clark Ltd
Weight:   0.358kg
ISBN:  

9780567686510

ISBN 10:   0567686515
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   24 January 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Contents List of Tables List of Contributors List of Abbreviations 1. Introduction – Katherine M. Hockey, Madison N. Pierce and Francis Watson 2. Tradition and Innovation: Reassessing 1 Peter’s Contributions to the Making of Christian Identity – David G. Horrell 3. 1 Peter 4.16: Shame, Emotion, and Christian Self-Perception – Katherine M. Hockey 4. Building a Holy House: Identity Formation in the Community Rule, 4QFlorilegium, and 1 Peter - 2.4-10 - Katie Marcar 5. Identity, Eschatology and Ethics in 2 Peter 2.17-22 - Scott Hafemann 6. 'From the Beginning': The Formation of an Apostolic Christian Identity in 2 Peter and 1-3 John - David R. Nienhuis 7. Remember: 'Jesus Saved a People out of Egypt' - Ruth Anne Reese 8. Messianic Jewish Identity in James - Richard Bauckham 9. 'Every Perfect Gift': James, Paul and the Created Order - Francis Watson 10. 'Handsome is...': Profiling the Children of God in 1 John - Wendy E.S. North 11. Wilderness Identity and Pentateuchal Narrative: Distinguishing Between Jesus' Inauguration and Maintenance of the New Covenant in Hebrews - David M. Moffitt 12. Hebrews 3.7-4.11 and the Spirit's Speech to the Community - Madison N. Pierce 13. ‘In’ or ‘Near’? Heavenly Access and Christian Identity in Hebrews – Nicholas J. Moore 14. Epilogue: A Reflection – Robert W. Wall Bibliography Indexes

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The twelve essays in this volume, along with an introduction and epilogue, address issues of identity in Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles ... Scholars interested in these texts, the developments of early Christianity, or the topic of identity will find this volume helpful. * Reading Religion *

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Katherine M. Hockey is Associate Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, UK Madison N. Pierce is a Research Assistant University of Durham, UK. Francis Watson is Professor of New Testament at the University of Durham University, UK.

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