To Advance the Gospel: New Testament Studies
In this greatly expanded edition of To Advance the Gospel, Joseph Fitzmyer has added eight new studies of Pauline and Lucan topics not part of his original work.  Together these nineteen essays consider a number of major issues in the study of the New Testament as well as in the life of the church today.  Readers will find discussions of such themes as the priority of Mark and the “Q” source in Luke, crucifixion in ancient Palestine, the gospel in the theology of Paul, and the in-depth explorations of the ascension of Christ, his resurrection, and the meaning of Pentecost.
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To Advance the Gospel: New Testament Studies
In this greatly expanded edition of To Advance the Gospel, Joseph Fitzmyer has added eight new studies of Pauline and Lucan topics not part of his original work.  Together these nineteen essays consider a number of major issues in the study of the New Testament as well as in the life of the church today.  Readers will find discussions of such themes as the priority of Mark and the “Q” source in Luke, crucifixion in ancient Palestine, the gospel in the theology of Paul, and the in-depth explorations of the ascension of Christ, his resurrection, and the meaning of Pentecost.
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To Advance the Gospel: New Testament Studies

To Advance the Gospel: New Testament Studies

by Joseph A. Fitzmyer S.J.
To Advance the Gospel: New Testament Studies

To Advance the Gospel: New Testament Studies

by Joseph A. Fitzmyer S.J.

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Overview

In this greatly expanded edition of To Advance the Gospel, Joseph Fitzmyer has added eight new studies of Pauline and Lucan topics not part of his original work.  Together these nineteen essays consider a number of major issues in the study of the New Testament as well as in the life of the church today.  Readers will find discussions of such themes as the priority of Mark and the “Q” source in Luke, crucifixion in ancient Palestine, the gospel in the theology of Paul, and the in-depth explorations of the ascension of Christ, his resurrection, and the meaning of Pentecost.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780802844255
Publisher: Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date: 04/08/1998
Series: The Biblical Resource Series (BRS)
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 438
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.98(d)

About the Author

Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ (1920–2016) was professor emeritus of biblical studies at Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.

Table of Contents

    I. Gospel Topics

  1. The Priority of Mark and the 'Q' Source in Luke
  2. The Virginal Conception of Jesus in the New Testament
  3. The Matthean Divorce Texts and Some New Palestinian Evidence
  4. Aramaic Kepha and Peter's Name in the New Testament
  5. Crucifixion in Ancient Palestine, Qumran Literature, and the New Testament
  6. II. Pauline Topics

  7. The Gospel in the Theology of Paul
  8. Reconciliation in Pauline Theology
  9. Paul and the Law
  10. 'To Know Him and the Power of His Resurrection' (Phil 3:10)
  11. New Testament Kyrios and Maranatha and Their Aramaic Background
  12. Habakkuk 2:3-4 and the New Testament
  13. III. Lucan Topics

  14. Jesus in the Early Church through the Eyes of Luke-Acts
  15. The Ascension of Christ and Pentecost
  16. The Use of the Old Testament in Luke-Acts
  17. The Designations of Christians in Acts and Their Significance
  18. 'A Certain Sceva, a Jew, a Chief Priest' (Acts 19:14)
  19. IV. Further Pauline Topics

  20. Kephale in 1 Corinthians 11:3
  21. The Consecutive Meaning of eph ho in Romans 5:12
  22. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the New Testament

Appendix

Indexes

Subjects
Modern Writers
Scripture References
Other Ancient Writings
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