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 Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence
In this provocative work, world-renowned scholar Craig A. Evans presents the most important archaeological discoveries that shed light on the world of Jesus of Nazareth. Evans takes on many sensational claims that have been proposed in recent books and peddled in the media, and uses actual archaeological findings to uncover the truth about several key pieces of Jesus' world. For example, what was the village of Nazareth actually like in the time of Jesus? Did synagogues really exist, as the Gospels say? What does archaeology tell us about the ruling priests who condemned Jesus to death? Has the tomb of Jesus really been found, as has been claimed? Evans's engaging prose enables readers to understand and critique the latest theories--both the sober and the sensational--about who Jesus was and what he lived and died for.
Questions are included at the end of each chapter, making this book ideal for group or individual study
(Westminster John Knox, Mar 2012)
ISBN: 9780664234133
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 Matthew:
New Cambridge Bible Commentary
This book is a verse-by-verse analysis of the New Testament
Gospel of Matthew. It provides a comprehensive introduction
to the gospel, which describes the world of Jesus and his
first followers. This commentary explores the historical,
social, and religious contexts of Matthew and examines the
customs, beliefs, and ideas that inform the text. Unfamiliar
to many readers of the New Testament, this background will
help readers fully understand the text of Matthew, which
focuses on what Jesus taught and why the religious
authorities in Jerusalem rejected his message and gave him
up to the Roman governor for execution. This book will be an
important tool for clergy, scholars, and other interested
readers of Matthew.
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 The
Book of Genesis:
Composition, Reception, and Interpretation
Edited by Craig A. Evans, Acadia University, Joel N. Lohr,
Trinity Western University David L. Petersen Emory
University
Written by leading experts in the field, The Book of
Genesis: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation
offers a wide-ranging treatment of the main aspects of
Genesis study. Its twenty-nine essays fall under four main
sections. The first section contains studies of a more
general nature, including the history of Genesis in critical
study, Genesis in literary and historical study, as well as
the function of Genesis in the Pentateuch. The second
section contains commentary on or interpretation of specific
passages (or sections) of Genesis, as well as essays on its
formation, genres, and themes. The third section contains
essays on the textual history and reception of Genesis in
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The final section explores
the theologies of the book of Genesis, including essays on
Genesis and ecology and Genesis in the context of Jewish
thought.
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 'What
Does the Scripture Say?'
Studies in the Function of Scripture in Early Judaism and
Christianity
Volume 1: The Synoptic Gospels
edited by Craig A. Evans and H. Daniel Zacharias
These essays explore new methods and overlooked traditions
that appear to shed light on how the founders of the
Christian movement understood the older sacred tradition and
sought new and creative ways to let it speak to their own
times.
Gurtner discusses the Matthean version of the temptation
narrative. Chandler investigates the exhortation to 'love
your neighbour as yourself' from Lev. 19.18b. Talbot
re-examines Jesus' offer of rest in Mt. 11.28-30. Myers
explores the ways Matthew's appeal to Isa. 42.1-4 in Mt.
12.17-21 affects the characterization of Jesus in his
Gospel. Hamilton explores 1 Enoch 6-11 as a retelling of
Genesis 3-6. Herzer seeks to explain varuiys aspects of Mt.
27.51b-53. McWhirter explores the citation of Exod 23.20,
Mal. 3.1, and Isa. 40.3 in Mk 1.2-3. Hopkins investigates
the manner in which Jesus engages questions and persons
regarding purity and impurity. Miller notes that victory
songs are a generally acknowledges category of Hebrew
poetry. Gregerman argues that studies of early Christian
proselytism to Gentiles are largely focussed on missionary
methods of converts.
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Studies in the Function of Scripture in Early Judaism and
Christianity
Volume 2: The Letters and Liturgical Traditions
edited by Craig A. Evans and H. Daniel Zacharias
Myers addresses John's use of Moses traditions in his
characterization of Jesus. Stewart examines the Johannine
use of Ps. 82 by merging a broader contextual examination
with an analysis of formal logic. Moyise discusses Paul's
quotations adn explores their relevance for the scholarly
consensus. Lincicum studies Paul's letters and the Temple
Scroll and compares their exegetical practice with
references to Deuteronomy. Wells discusses the topic of
divine and human agency in Pauline theology and soteriology.
Luckensmeyer investigates how Paul wove words, phrases, and
themes from Obadiah into his first letter to the
Thessalonian Christians. Becker examines 2 Cor. 3.4-18 and
Mk 9.2-9. Bucur investigates the peculiar reading of Hab.
3.2. Jobes probes the extent of the influence of the Twelve
Minor Prophets on the writers of the New Testament. Matlock
examines Solomon's prayer of dedication of the Jerusalem
temple. Stern proposes a new model for understanding both
the role of biblical texts in early Jewish liturgy and the
relationship between biblical and non-biblical utterances in
the early synagogue context.
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 The
World of Jesus and the Early Church,
Edited by Craig A. Evans
Prominent scholars in the fields of Archaeology, New
Testament Studies, and the Dead Sea Scrolls have come
together in The World of Jesus and the Early Church to focus
on early Jewish and Christian communities of faith and their
impact on the collections of texts that were their
scriptures (and would become, in due time, part of their
various canons).
Professors, students, and pastors who are interested in how
these communities lived—how they developed, what they
believed, and how they regarded and preserved the written
documents that were their scripture—will be interested in
this comprehensive volume drawn from presentations made to
key conferences on the subject. This book’s emphasis on a
variety of communities of faith (not just Christian) and
their early (and critical) influence on the development of
religious canonical materials sets it apart from others on
New Testament-period culture.
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and the Ossuaries
The ossuary bearing the inscription "Jacob, son of Joseph, brother of
Jesus," has generated a great deal of controversy since its
announcement in 2002. In Jesus and the Ossuaries,
Professor Evans takes no position with respect to the authenticity of
this interesting inscription. Rather, he investigates Jewish burial
practices and what they tell us about the world of Jesus, his teaching,
and his own death, burial, and resurrection. What did Jesus mean when
he told a would-be follower to "Let the dead bury their own dead"? Or,
what was the significance of telling Jesus that Lazarus, his friend,
had been dead for four days? Even more important, was Jesus himself
taken down from the cross and given proper burial, or was his body left
exposed to birds and animals, as a few scholars have recently
suggested? These and other interesting questions are addressed in this
book. (Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, 2003)
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Holman QuickSource™ Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Holman QuickSource™ Guide to the
Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) gives the reader a strong overview
and understanding of the DSS and their importance for
Christianity. Topics covered include a riveting narrative on
the discovery of the Scrolls, notes on the Dead Sea region,
the contents and dates of the Scrolls, who wrote and
gathered them, first and second generation scholars of the
Scrolls and more. Frequently Evans takes readers from
biblical texts to particularly illuminating Scrolls to
discuss if and how the Scrolls help us interpret the New
Testament. Visually-driven yet content-rich, this book is
replete with timelines, vivid photos and charts. It is a joy
to read: clear, informed and conversational. It will invite
the reader into the world of the Scrolls, hold t heir
attention and leave t hem wanting for more. (B&H Books,
2010) ISBN: 9780805448528
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the Final Days: What Really Happened
What do history and archaeology have to say about Jesus’
death, burial, and resurrection? How were criminal trials
and executions conducted during the time of Jesus? Was Jesus
really raised from the dead? Together, Craig A. Evans and N.
T. Wright address these important topics (in the UK: SPCK;
in North America: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009).
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Fabricating Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels
Commenting on such recent releases as Bart Ehrman's Misquoting
Jesus, James Tabor's The Jesus Dynasty, Michael Baigent's
The Jesus Papers, and The Gospel of Judas, for which he served as an advisory board member to the National Geographic Society, Evans offers a sane approach to examining the sources for understanding the historical Jesus.
(Downers Grove:
Intervarsity
Press, 2006)
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 Exploring
the Origins of the Bible: Canon Formation in Historical,
Literary, and Theological Perspective
For those who want to go deeper in their understanding of
the canon of Scripture, leading international scholars here
provide cutting-edge perspectives on various facets of the
writings that make up the biblical canon, including
discussion of the forces at work that excluded some writings
from the canon. Contributors include James Charlesworth and
Stanley Porter. The editors are Craig A. Evans and Emanuel
Tov (Baker Academic, 2008).
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 Luke:
New International Biblical Commentary
(NIBC 3; Peabody: Hendrickson, 1990)
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 Word
and Glory: On the Exegetical and Theological Background of John's
Prologue
(JSNTSup 89; Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1993)
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and Scripture: The Function of Sacred Tradition in Luke-Acts,
with James A. Sanders (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993; reprinted by Wipf
& Stock, 2001)
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 Jesus
and His Contemporaries: Comparative Studies
(AGJU 25; Leiden: Brill, 1995; reprinted by Brill Boston, 2001)
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 Life
of Jesus Research: An Annotated Bibliography
(NTTS 24; Leiden: Brill, 1996)
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 Authenticating
the Words of Jesus
(NTTS 28.1; Leiden: Brill, 1998; reprinted by Brill Boston, 2002)
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 Authenticating
the Activities of Jesus
(NTTS 28.2; Leiden: Brill, 1998; reprinted by Brill Boston, 2002)
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 Dictionary
of New Testament Background
(Leicester and Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000)
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 Mark
8:27-16:20
(WBC 34b; Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001)
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 Who
Was Jesus? A Jewish - Christian Dialogue
(Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001)
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 The
Bible Knowledge Background Commentary.
Volume 1: Matthew - Luke (Colorado Springs: Cook Publications,
2003)
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 From
Prophecy to Testament: The Function of the Old Testament in the New
(Peabody: Hendrickson, 2004)
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 Ancient
Texts for New Testament Studies: A Guide to the Background Literature
(Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2005)
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Christian Beginnings and the Dead Sea Scrolls
(Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology; Grand
Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006)
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