The nature of New Testament theology : essays in honour of Robert Morgan

This volume brings together some of the most distinguished writers in the field of New Testament studies to provide an overview of discussions about the nature of New Testament theology. Examines the development, purpose and scope of New Testament theology. Looks at the relationship of New Testament theology with other branches of theology. Considers crucial issues within the New Testament, such as the historical Jesus, the theology of the cross, eschatology, ethics, and the role of women. Offers fresh perspectives which take discussion of the subject further in key areas Includes a foreword by Rowan Williams. Content: Chapter 1 History and Theology in New Testament Studies (pages 1–17): John Ashton Chapter 2 Biblical Theology: an Old Testament Perspective (pages 18–30): John Barton Chapter 3 Apocalypticism and New Testament Theology (pages 31–50): Adela Yarbro Collins Chapter 4 New Testament Interpretation as Interpersonal Communion: the Case for a Socio?Theological Hermeneutics (pages 51–74): Philip F. Esler Chapter 5 The Nature of New Testament Theology (pages 75–92): Morna Hooker Chapter 6 Does a Theology of the Canonical Gospels Make Sense? (pages 93–108): Luke Timothy Johnson Chapter 7 Paul in New Testament Theology: Some Preliminary Remarks (pages 109–122): Leander E. Keck Chapter 8 The Contribution of Reception History to a Theology of the New Testament (pages 123–134): Ulrich Luz Chapter 9 Women in Early Christianity: The Challenge to a New Testament Theology (pages 135–157): Margaret Y. MacDonald Chapter 10 Deutero?Paulinism, Pseudonymity and the Canon (pages 158–166): John Muddiman Chapter 11 Towards an Alternative to New Testament Theology: 'Individual Eschatology' as an Example (pages 167–185): Heikki Raisanen Chapter 12 ‘Action is the Life of All’ New Testament Theology and Practical Theology (pages 186–206): Christopher Rowland and Zoe Bennett Chapter 13 Theory of Primitive Christian Religion and New Testament Theology: An Evolutionary Essay (pages 207–230): Gerd Theissen Chapter 14 Does the ‘Historical Jesus’ belong within a ‘New Testament Theology’ (pages 231–247): Christopher Tuckett Chapter 15 The Gospel of John and New Testament Theology (pages 248–262): Francis Watson Chapter 16 The Theology of the Cross and the Quest for a Doctrinal Norm (pages 263–285): Michael Wolter Chapter 17 The Trinity and the New Testament (pages 286–305): Frances Young Foreword / Rowan Williams -- History And Theology In New Testament Studies / John Ashton -- Biblical Theology : An Old Testament Perspective / John Barton -- Apocalypticism And New Testament Theology / Adela Yarbro Collins -- New Testament Interpretation As Interpersonal Communion : The Case For A Socio-theological Hermeneutics / Philip Esler -- The Nature Of New Testament Theology / Morna Hooker -- Does A Theology Of The Canonical Gospels Make Sense? / Luke Timothy Johnson -- Paul In New Testament Theology : Some Preliminary Remarks / Leander Keck -- The Contribution Of Reception History To A Theology Of The New Testament / Ulrich Luz -- Women In Early Christianity : The Challenge To A New Testament Theology / Margaret Y. Macdonald -- Deutero-paulinism, Pseudonymity And The Canon / John Muddiman -- Towards An Alternative To New Testament Theology : 'individual Eschatology' As An Example / Heikki Räisänen -- Action Is The Life Of All : New Testament Theology And Practical Theology / Christopher Rowland And Zoë Bennett -- Theory Of Primitive Christian Religion And New Testament Theology : An Evolutionary Essay / Gerd Theissen -- Does The 'historical Jesus' Belong Within A 'new Testament Theology'? / Christopher Tuckett -- The Gospel Of John And New Testament Theology / Francis Watson -- The Theology Of The Cross And The Quest For A Doctrinal Norm / Michael Wolter -- The Trinity And The New Testament / Frances Young. Edited By Christopher Rowland And Christopher Tuckett. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This volume brings together some of the most distinguished writers in the field to provide an overview of discussions about the nature of New Testament theology. The volume explores New Testament theology in three main ways. Firstly, it examines the development, purpose and scope of New Testament theology. It then goes on to examine the relationship of New Testament theology with other branches of theology, such as systematic theology, biblical theology, practical theology and social scientific criticism. Finally, it looks at crucial issues within the New Testament, such as the historical Jesus, the theology of the cross, eschatology, ethics and the role of women. The book is dedicated to and honours the work of Robert Morgan whose pioneering work gives it its title.

This volume brings together some of the most distinguished writers in the field of New Testament studies to provide an overview of discussions about the nature of New Testament theology.

• Examines the development, purpose and scope of New Testament theology.
  
• Looks at the relationship of New Testament theology with other branches of theology.
  
• Considers crucial issues within the New Testament, such as the historical Jesus, the theology of the cross, eschatology, ethics, and the role of women.
  
• Offers fresh perspectives which take discussion of the subject further in key areas
  
• Includes a foreword by Rowan Williams.

* An overview of discussions about the nature of New Testament theology, which examines the development, purpose and scope. * Contributions are written by some of the most distinguished writers in the field of New Testament studies. * Looks at the relationship of New Testament theology with other branches of theology. At the height of the German Enlightenment many German thinkers were coming to attach increasing importance to history, and in 1787 J.P. Gabler, following the trend, sought to invest New Testament (NT) theology with respectability by giving it a properly historical dimension.