Conception, Reception, and the Spirit: Essays in Honor of Andrew T. Lincoln

by J. Gordon McConville (Editor), Lloyd K. Pietersen (Editor)

Overview

A number of distinguished biblical scholars and theologians come together in this volume to honor the life and work of Andrew T. Lincoln. The title of this volume reflects Andrew Lincoln's lifelong interests in Christian origins, the reception of biblical texts in believing and scholarly communities, and the embodiment of the gospel in believing communities made possible by the Spirit. These essays cover exegetical matters, theological interpretation, and theology and embodiment. Several essays engage directly with Lincoln's monographs, Truth on Trial, and Born of a Virgin?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498229104
Publisher:	Cascade Books
Publication date:	09/04/2015
Series:	20150904
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	374
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

J. Gordon McConville is Professor of Old Testament Theology at the University of Gloucestershire. He is the author of several books, including God and Earthly Power (2006).

Lloyd K. Pietersen is Visiting Research Fellow at Newman University and author of The Polemic of the Pastorals (2004).

Table of Contents

Contributors vii

Abbreviations ix

Introduction J. Gordon McConville Lloyd K. Piltersen xiii

Part I Exegesis

1 Figures in Isaiah 7:14 J. G. McConville 3

2 Rival Group Identities in the Matthean Gospel: Evidence from Matthew 12 and 23 Philip V. Esler 19

3 Let John be John (2) James D. G. Dunn 36

4 Worlds of Judgment: John 9 L. Ann Jervis 48

5 Another Look at "Lifting Up" in the Gospel of John Catrin H. Williams 58

6 John, Jesus, and "The Ruler of This World": Demonic Politics in the Fourth Gospel? N.T. Wright J. P. Dames 71

7 Land, Idolatry, and Justice in Romans Sylvia C. Keesmaat 90

8 A New Translation of Philippians 2:5 and Its Significance for Paul's Theology and Spirituality Michael J. Gorman 104

9 Wine, Debauchery, and the Spirit (Ephesians 5: 18 - 19) Lloyd K. Pietersen 123

10 The Metaphor of the Face in Paul Stephen C. Barton 136

Part II Theological Interpretation

11 Born of a Virgin? The Conversation Continues David K. Catchpole 157

12 Historical Criticism, Theological Interpretation, and the Ends of the Christian Life Stephen Fowl 173

13 What Makes New Testament Theology "Theology"? Robert Morgan 187

14 Who and What is Theological Interpretation For? Angus Paddison 210

15 The Use of the Old Testament in the Work and Preaching of F. W. Robertson of Brighton John W. Rogerson 224

16 υπο π νε υματοζ αγιου φε ρομενοι ελαλη σαν απο θεου ανθρωποι: On the Inspiration of Holy Scripture John Werster 236

Part III Theology and Embodiment

17 Good Sex, Bad Sex: Reflections on Sexuality and the Bible Loveday Alexander 253

18 Spirituality, Ethics, and Memory John Goldingay 274

19 Pacing the Cage: Biblical Resonance and Embodied Testimony Brian J. Walsh 289

Bibliography 309

Ancient Documents Index 331

Author Index 347

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"All the essays in this fine collection pick up and develop ideas inspired by Andrew Lincoln's extensive work, and comprise sensitive exegetical studies, reflective theological interpretation, and embodied theology. The sheer range of topics, not to mention the caliber of contributors, make this a fitting tribute to one of the most highly esteemed New Testament scholars of his generation."
—Helen K. Bond, School Director of Research, Director of the Centre for Christian Origins, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, School of Divinity, New College, Edinburgh

Editorial Reviews

"All the essays in this fine collection pick up and develop ideas inspired by Andrew Lincoln's extensive work, and comprise sensitive exegetical studies, reflective theological interpretation, and embodied theology. The sheer range of topics, not to mention the caliber of contributors, make this a fitting tribute to one of the most highly esteemed New Testament scholars of his generation."
—Helen K. Bond, School Director of Research, Director of the Centre for Christian Origins, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, School of Divinity, New College, Edinburgh

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