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A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus:
Two-Volume Set
A reassessment of the quests of the historical Jesus that promises to become the definitive history.
By Colin Brown and Craig A. Evans
Jesus of Nazareth ranks among the most important figures in history.
Yet contemporary scholarship finds little common agreement about his identity. It is accepted generally that there were three quests for the historical Jesus. The first was characterized by Albert Schweitzer and
came to be called the "Old Quest," while the second was conceived of as
the "New Quest" of the 1950s. The interval between the Old and New Quests was facetiously called the "No Quest." This three-quest history in fact was due more to the ingenuity of publishers than to the scholars engaged in the enterprise. But in the 1970s and 1980s, another quest emerged, often informally referred to as the "Third Quest." This quest was driven largely by scholars in search of the historical, social, and religious setting of Jesus and his followers. The Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeological findings, papyri, and other material remains came to play an important part in this newer research.
A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus is an extensive two-volume reassessment of the situation, beginning with the evolution of orthodoxy and quests before Schweitzer's, through the Nazi attempt to make Jesus an Aryan critic of Judaism, and to today's ongoing questions about criteria, methods, and specific issues. The late Colin Brown brings his scholarly prowess in both theology and biblical studies to bear on the subject of the quests, examining not only the historical, exegetical, critical nuts and bolts of the debate but also its philosophical and theological underpinnings. Instead of seeking a bedrock of "facts," Brown stresses the role of hermeneutics in formulating questions and seeking answers. Whether we realize it or not, facts themselves are shaped by our hermeneutics and belief systems.
Sophisticated in both its philosophical-theological and historical-exegetical dimensions, this new survey and analysis of the quests for the historical Jesus makes a landmark contribution to this central topic in biblical studies. Colin Brown was almost finished with the manuscript at the time of his passing in 2019. Brought to its final form by Craig A. Evans, this book promises to become the definitive history and assessment of the quests for the historical Jesus. Volume 1 covers the period from the beginnings of Christianity to the end of World War II. Volume 2 covers the period from the postwar era through contemporary debates.
1472 pages, Zondervan Academic (December 20, 2022)
ISBN-13: 978-0310155560
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Two-Volume Set
A reassessment of the quests of the historical Jesus that promises to become the definitive history.
By Colin Brown and Craig A. Evans
Jesus of Nazareth ranks among the most important figures in history.
Yet contemporary scholarship finds little common agreement about his identity. It is accepted generally that there were three quests for the historical Jesus. The first was characterized by Albert Schweitzer and
came to be called the "Old Quest," while the second was conceived of as
the "New Quest" of the 1950s. The interval between the Old and New Quests was facetiously called the "No Quest." This three-quest history in fact was due more to the ingenuity of publishers than to the scholars engaged in the enterprise. But in the 1970s and 1980s, another quest emerged, often informally referred to as the "Third Quest." This quest was driven largely by scholars in search of the historical, social, and religious setting of Jesus and his followers. The Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeological findings, papyri, and other material remains came to play an important part in this newer research.
A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus is an extensive two-volume reassessment of the situation, beginning with the evolution of orthodoxy and quests before Schweitzer's, through the Nazi attempt to make Jesus an Aryan critic of Judaism, and to today's ongoing questions about criteria, methods, and specific issues. The late Colin Brown brings his scholarly prowess in both theology and biblical studies to bear on the subject of the quests, examining not only the historical, exegetical, critical nuts and bolts of the debate but also its philosophical and theological underpinnings. Instead of seeking a bedrock of "facts," Brown stresses the role of hermeneutics in formulating questions and seeking answers. Whether we realize it or not, facts themselves are shaped by our hermeneutics and belief systems.
Sophisticated in both its philosophical-theological and historical-exegetical dimensions, this new survey and analysis of the quests for the historical Jesus makes a landmark contribution to this central topic in biblical studies. Colin Brown was almost finished with the manuscript at the time of his passing in 2019. Brought to its final form by Craig A. Evans, this book promises to become the definitive history and assessment of the quests for the historical Jesus. Volume 1 covers the period from the beginnings of Christianity to the end of World War II. Volume 2 covers the period from the postwar era through contemporary debates.
1472 pages, Zondervan Academic (December 20, 2022)
ISBN-13: 978-0310155560
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What Grace Is: Meditations on the Mercy of Our God
By Craig A. Evans
Grace is not limited to God. If one of God’s characteristics is grace, it should be one of ours also. Grace runs throughout Christian Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. But as we read the Bible, we might miss the depth of what grace truly is and what it means for us.
In What Grace Is, biblical scholar Craig A. Evans invites us to look at grace throughout the Bible, going deep in examples from the book of Genesis and the Gospel of Luke. Bringing together biblical insight and personal wisdom, this short book will give readers a new appreciation for grace in action—acts of kindness and mercy exemplifying the kind of grace that can only be described as divine. We live in an angry and fractured world that desperately needs more of this grace. What Grace Is encourages us to meditate on the divine grace we have received and extend that same grace to others.
79 pages, Lexham Press (November 1, 2022)
ISBN-13: 978-1683596370
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By Craig A. Evans
Grace is not limited to God. If one of God’s characteristics is grace, it should be one of ours also. Grace runs throughout Christian Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. But as we read the Bible, we might miss the depth of what grace truly is and what it means for us.
In What Grace Is, biblical scholar Craig A. Evans invites us to look at grace throughout the Bible, going deep in examples from the book of Genesis and the Gospel of Luke. Bringing together biblical insight and personal wisdom, this short book will give readers a new appreciation for grace in action—acts of kindness and mercy exemplifying the kind of grace that can only be described as divine. We live in an angry and fractured world that desperately needs more of this grace. What Grace Is encourages us to meditate on the divine grace we have received and extend that same grace to others.
79 pages, Lexham Press (November 1, 2022)
ISBN-13: 978-1683596370
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Jesus and the Manuscripts
By Craig A. Evans
Jesus and the Manuscripts, by popular author and Bible scholar Craig A. Evans, introduces readers to the diversity and complexity of the ancient literature that records the words and deeds of Jesus. This diverse literature includes the familiar Gospels of the New Testament, the much less familiar literature of the Rabbis and of the Qur n, and the extracanonical narratives and brief snippets of material found in fragments and inscriptions. This book critically analyzes important texts and quotations in their original languages and engages the current scholarly discussion. Evans argues that the Gospel of Thomas is not early or independent of the New Testament Gospels but that it should be dated to the late second century. He also argues that Secret Mark, like the recently published Gospel of Jesus Wife, is probably a modern forgery. Of special interest is the question of how long the autographs of New Testament writings remained in circulation. Evans argues that the evidence suggests that most of these autographs remained available for copying and study for more than one hundred years and thus stabilized the text.
Key points and features: Written by popular author and Bible scholar Craig A. Evans Includes 20+ pages of high-quality color photos Walks readers through the various works of ancient literature, both biblical and non-biblical, that mention Jesus Critically analyzes important texts and quotations in their original languages and engages the current scholarly discussion.
575 pages, Hendrickson Publishers (April 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-1683071624
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By Craig A. Evans
Jesus and the Manuscripts, by popular author and Bible scholar Craig A. Evans, introduces readers to the diversity and complexity of the ancient literature that records the words and deeds of Jesus. This diverse literature includes the familiar Gospels of the New Testament, the much less familiar literature of the Rabbis and of the Qur n, and the extracanonical narratives and brief snippets of material found in fragments and inscriptions. This book critically analyzes important texts and quotations in their original languages and engages the current scholarly discussion. Evans argues that the Gospel of Thomas is not early or independent of the New Testament Gospels but that it should be dated to the late second century. He also argues that Secret Mark, like the recently published Gospel of Jesus Wife, is probably a modern forgery. Of special interest is the question of how long the autographs of New Testament writings remained in circulation. Evans argues that the evidence suggests that most of these autographs remained available for copying and study for more than one hundred years and thus stabilized the text.
Key points and features: Written by popular author and Bible scholar Craig A. Evans Includes 20+ pages of high-quality color photos Walks readers through the various works of ancient literature, both biblical and non-biblical, that mention Jesus Critically analyzes important texts and quotations in their original languages and engages the current scholarly discussion.
575 pages, Hendrickson Publishers (April 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-1683071624
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Ancient Jewish and Christian Scriptures
By John J. Collins, Craig A. Evans, and Lee Martin McDonald
Ancient Jewish and Christian Scriptures examines the writings included in and excluded from the Jewish and Christian canons of Scripture and explores the social settings in which some of this literature was viewed as authoritative and some was viewed either as uninspired or as heretical. John J. Collins, Craig A. Evans, and Lee Martin McDonald examine how those noncanonical writings demonstrate the historical, literary, and religious aspects of the culture that gave rise to the writings. They also show how literature excluded from the Jewish and Christian canons of Scripture remains valuable today for understanding the questions and conflicts that early Jewish and Christian faith communities faced. Through this discussion, contemporary readers acquire a broader understanding of biblical Scripture and of Jewish and Christian faith inspired by Scripture.
Westminster John Knox Press (August 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-0664265977
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By John J. Collins, Craig A. Evans, and Lee Martin McDonald
Ancient Jewish and Christian Scriptures examines the writings included in and excluded from the Jewish and Christian canons of Scripture and explores the social settings in which some of this literature was viewed as authoritative and some was viewed either as uninspired or as heretical. John J. Collins, Craig A. Evans, and Lee Martin McDonald examine how those noncanonical writings demonstrate the historical, literary, and religious aspects of the culture that gave rise to the writings. They also show how literature excluded from the Jewish and Christian canons of Scripture remains valuable today for understanding the questions and conflicts that early Jewish and Christian faith communities faced. Through this discussion, contemporary readers acquire a broader understanding of biblical Scripture and of Jewish and Christian faith inspired by Scripture.
Westminster John Knox Press (August 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-0664265977
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Scribes and Their Remains
Edited by Craig A. Evans and Jeremiah J. Johnston
Scribes and Their Remains begins with an introductory essay by Stanley Porter which addresses the principal theme of the book: the text as artifact. The rest of the volume is then split into two major sections. In the first, five studies appear on the theme of 'Scribes, Letters, and Literacy.' In the first of these Craig A. Evans offers a lengthy piece that argues that the archaeological, artifactual, and historical evidence suggests that New Testament autographs and first copies may well have remained in circulation for one century or more, having the effect of stabilizing the text. Other pieces in the section address literacy, orality and paleography of early Christian papyri.
In the second section there are five pieces on 'Writing, Reading, and Abbreviating Christian Scripture.' These range across numerous topics, including an examination of the stauros (cross) as a nomen sacrum. The volume concludes with reflections by co-editor Peter Arzt-Grabner incorporating his longstanding expertise in the study of documentary papyri, especially as these ancient documents relate to New Testament research. From the perspective of a papyrologist, Arzt-Grabner discusses how New Testament scholars use documentary papyri today and recommends some future directions.
336 pages, T&T Clark (September 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-0567688040
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Edited by Craig A. Evans and Jeremiah J. Johnston
Scribes and Their Remains begins with an introductory essay by Stanley Porter which addresses the principal theme of the book: the text as artifact. The rest of the volume is then split into two major sections. In the first, five studies appear on the theme of 'Scribes, Letters, and Literacy.' In the first of these Craig A. Evans offers a lengthy piece that argues that the archaeological, artifactual, and historical evidence suggests that New Testament autographs and first copies may well have remained in circulation for one century or more, having the effect of stabilizing the text. Other pieces in the section address literacy, orality and paleography of early Christian papyri.
In the second section there are five pieces on 'Writing, Reading, and Abbreviating Christian Scripture.' These range across numerous topics, including an examination of the stauros (cross) as a nomen sacrum. The volume concludes with reflections by co-editor Peter Arzt-Grabner incorporating his longstanding expertise in the study of documentary papyri, especially as these ancient documents relate to New Testament research. From the perspective of a papyrologist, Arzt-Grabner discusses how New Testament scholars use documentary papyri today and recommends some future directions.
336 pages, T&T Clark (September 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-0567688040
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A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
Edited by Craig A. Evans and David Mishkin
This is a comprehensive handbook that serves as an introduction to the Jewish roots of the Christian Faith. It includes Old Testament background, Second Temple Judaism, the life of Jesus, the New Testament, and the early Jewish followers of Jesus. It is no longer a novelty to say that Jesus was a Jew. In fact, the term “Jewish roots” has become something of a buzzword in books, articles, and especially on the internet. But what does the Jewishness of Jesus actually mean, and why is it important?
This collection of articles aims to address those questions and serve as a comprehensive yet concise primer on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. It consists of thirteen chapters, most of which are divided into four or five articles. It is in the “handbook” format, meaning that each article is brief but informative. The thirteen chapters are grouped into four major sections: (1) The Soil, (2) The Roots, (3) The Trunk, and (4) The Branches.
375 pages, Hendrickson Publishers (March 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-1683071648
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Edited by Craig A. Evans and David Mishkin
This is a comprehensive handbook that serves as an introduction to the Jewish roots of the Christian Faith. It includes Old Testament background, Second Temple Judaism, the life of Jesus, the New Testament, and the early Jewish followers of Jesus. It is no longer a novelty to say that Jesus was a Jew. In fact, the term “Jewish roots” has become something of a buzzword in books, articles, and especially on the internet. But what does the Jewishness of Jesus actually mean, and why is it important?
This collection of articles aims to address those questions and serve as a comprehensive yet concise primer on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. It consists of thirteen chapters, most of which are divided into four or five articles. It is in the “handbook” format, meaning that each article is brief but informative. The thirteen chapters are grouped into four major sections: (1) The Soil, (2) The Roots, (3) The Trunk, and (4) The Branches.
375 pages, Hendrickson Publishers (March 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-1683071648
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Jesus and the Remains of His Day: Studies in Jesus and the Evidence of Material Culture
Archaeological evidence is essential for enhancing our understanding of Jesus’s life and the society in which he lived. Illuminating the material culture of the first century, Evans offers thirteen essays exploring topics such as the importance of artifacts, hanging and crucifixion in Second Temple Israel, postmortem beliefs in Jewish and pagan epitaphs, and more.
“. . . a splendid collection of state-of-the-art-question essays . . .” Dale Allison, Princeton Theological Seminary
400 pages, Hendrickson Publishers (November 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1619707054
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Archaeological evidence is essential for enhancing our understanding of Jesus’s life and the society in which he lived. Illuminating the material culture of the first century, Evans offers thirteen essays exploring topics such as the importance of artifacts, hanging and crucifixion in Second Temple Israel, postmortem beliefs in Jewish and pagan epitaphs, and more.
“. . . a splendid collection of state-of-the-art-question essays . . .” Dale Allison, Princeton Theological Seminary
400 pages, Hendrickson Publishers (November 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1619707054
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Jesus and the Jihadis: Confronting the Rage of ISIS: The Theology Driving the Ideology, by Craig A. Evans and Jeremiah J. Johnston
As ISIS dominates news headlines, attention is given to the terrorist group’s ideology when the true motive of their mayhem is actually revealed in their theology. Understanding their theology, Evans and Johnston argue, is the key to defeating ISIS’s regime of terror.
Major General Michael K. Nagata of the Special Operations forces in the Middle East explains that “we do not understand the movement . . . and until we do, we are not going to defeat it.”
This is why two leading Biblical scholars offer this go-to guide to understanding ISIS’s distorted theology. Through fresh historical and Biblical insights, discover how ISIS’s acts of violence, terrorism, and persecution impact your life and your faith today.
Visit the official website: www.JesusAndTheJihadis.com and check out the free preview!
176 pages, published by Destiny Image (October 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0768408997
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As ISIS dominates news headlines, attention is given to the terrorist group’s ideology when the true motive of their mayhem is actually revealed in their theology. Understanding their theology, Evans and Johnston argue, is the key to defeating ISIS’s regime of terror.
Major General Michael K. Nagata of the Special Operations forces in the Middle East explains that “we do not understand the movement . . . and until we do, we are not going to defeat it.”
This is why two leading Biblical scholars offer this go-to guide to understanding ISIS’s distorted theology. Through fresh historical and Biblical insights, discover how ISIS’s acts of violence, terrorism, and persecution impact your life and your faith today.
Visit the official website: www.JesusAndTheJihadis.com and check out the free preview!
176 pages, published by Destiny Image (October 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0768408997
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God Speaks: What He Says. What He Means.
No matter how familiar or unfamiliar you are with the Bible, God Speaks will bring its timeless truth alive as you view it with fresh eyes and apply its restorative power to your life. Far from a dusty old book of dos and don’ts, the Bible is a relevant and eternal message of love and reconciliation that holds the power to shape society and transform lives. Dr. Craig A. Evans, a consultant on Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s blockbuster miniseries The Bible, unfolds Scripture with compelling clarity. God Speaks will equip you to provide answers to skeptics’ questions about the Bible’s true message.
By taking readers on a journey through each part of the Bible, God Speaks:
272 pages, published by Worthy Publishing (July 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1617954818
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No matter how familiar or unfamiliar you are with the Bible, God Speaks will bring its timeless truth alive as you view it with fresh eyes and apply its restorative power to your life. Far from a dusty old book of dos and don’ts, the Bible is a relevant and eternal message of love and reconciliation that holds the power to shape society and transform lives. Dr. Craig A. Evans, a consultant on Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s blockbuster miniseries The Bible, unfolds Scripture with compelling clarity. God Speaks will equip you to provide answers to skeptics’ questions about the Bible’s true message.
By taking readers on a journey through each part of the Bible, God Speaks:
- Examines the Bible as a force for progress in economics, justice, charity, and human rights
- Explores the Bible’s power to shape culture and transform individual lives
- Extols God’s deeply resonant message of forgiveness and hope for all
- Equips readers with tools to understand Scripture to apply its ever-enduring precepts to daily living
272 pages, published by Worthy Publishing (July 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1617954818
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Mark 8:27-16:20, Volume 34B (Word Biblical Commentary)
By Craig A. Evans and Bruce M. Metzger
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. The series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.
645 pages, published by Zondervan Academic (January 2018)
ISBN-13: 978-0310521877
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Getting Jesus Right: How Muslims get Jesus and Islam Wrong
By Craig A. Evans and James A. Beverley, edited by Marina Hofman-Willard
Is it possible that muslims are wrong about Jesus and various tenets of Islam? Is the famous Muslim writer Reza Aslan mistaken in his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth and apologetic for Islam? Professors James Beverley and Craig A. Evans take an in-depth look at subjects at the core of the Muslim-Christian divide: the reliability of the New Testament Gospels and the Qur’an, and what we can really know about Jesus and the prophet Muhammad. Importantly, they also examine the implications of traditional Islamic faith on the status of women, jihad, and terrorism.
“The authors deal with every topic, from ancient manuscripts to terrorism, from Jesus to Muhammad, from the Crusades to colonialism, with accuracy, originality and courage. Getting Jesus Right is a provocative and powerful work.” - David Cook, Associate professor of Religion, Rice University, and author of Understanding Jihad.
“This book is a scholarly and devastating critique of Reza Aslan’s views on Jesus and Islam.” - Robert Spencer New York Times bestselling author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) and The Truth About Muhammad.
352 pages, published by Castle Quay Books (May 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1927355459
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By Craig A. Evans and James A. Beverley, edited by Marina Hofman-Willard
Is it possible that muslims are wrong about Jesus and various tenets of Islam? Is the famous Muslim writer Reza Aslan mistaken in his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth and apologetic for Islam? Professors James Beverley and Craig A. Evans take an in-depth look at subjects at the core of the Muslim-Christian divide: the reliability of the New Testament Gospels and the Qur’an, and what we can really know about Jesus and the prophet Muhammad. Importantly, they also examine the implications of traditional Islamic faith on the status of women, jihad, and terrorism.
“The authors deal with every topic, from ancient manuscripts to terrorism, from Jesus to Muhammad, from the Crusades to colonialism, with accuracy, originality and courage. Getting Jesus Right is a provocative and powerful work.” - David Cook, Associate professor of Religion, Rice University, and author of Understanding Jihad.
“This book is a scholarly and devastating critique of Reza Aslan’s views on Jesus and Islam.” - Robert Spencer New York Times bestselling author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) and The Truth About Muhammad.
352 pages, published by Castle Quay Books (May 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1927355459
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From Jesus to the Church: The First Christian Generation
Did Jesus intend to found a church separate from Judaism? Who were the very first followers of Jesus? And how did a clash between two families—the family of Jesus on one hand and the family of high priest Annas and their aristocratic allies on the other—eventually lead to the formation of Christianity?
In this study, best-selling author Craig A. Evans looks at how a tumultuous chain of events from 30-70 CE—beginning with Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem and subsequent crucifixion and ending with the destruction of the temple—led to the separation between the followers of Jesus and other Jews. Topics include the following: 1) whether Jesus actually intended to found the Christian Church; 2) the ways in which Jesus’s proclamation of the “Kingdom of God” relate to the Christian Church; 3) the role of James, brother of Jesus, in the new movement in Jerusalem; 4) the tension between James and Paul in the matter of law and works; 5) the conflict between the families and followers of Jesus and those of the high priest Annas before the destruction of the temple; and 6) the aftermath of the Jewish rebellion, whereby the Church moved away from its Jewish roots.
This fascinating volume is suitable for historical Jesus and early church studies, along with anyone else interested in learning about the very first followers of Jesus.
208 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (February 2014)
ISBN: 9780664239053
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Did Jesus intend to found a church separate from Judaism? Who were the very first followers of Jesus? And how did a clash between two families—the family of Jesus on one hand and the family of high priest Annas and their aristocratic allies on the other—eventually lead to the formation of Christianity?
In this study, best-selling author Craig A. Evans looks at how a tumultuous chain of events from 30-70 CE—beginning with Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem and subsequent crucifixion and ending with the destruction of the temple—led to the separation between the followers of Jesus and other Jews. Topics include the following: 1) whether Jesus actually intended to found the Christian Church; 2) the ways in which Jesus’s proclamation of the “Kingdom of God” relate to the Christian Church; 3) the role of James, brother of Jesus, in the new movement in Jerusalem; 4) the tension between James and Paul in the matter of law and works; 5) the conflict between the families and followers of Jesus and those of the high priest Annas before the destruction of the temple; and 6) the aftermath of the Jewish rebellion, whereby the Church moved away from its Jewish roots.
This fascinating volume is suitable for historical Jesus and early church studies, along with anyone else interested in learning about the very first followers of Jesus.
208 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (February 2014)
ISBN: 9780664239053
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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.
470 pages published by Bloomsbury Continuum (July 2013)
ISBN: 9780567200815
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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.
470 pages published by Bloomsbury Continuum (July 2013)
ISBN: 9780567200815
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‘What Does the Scripture Say?’ 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
Further essays on the function of scripture in early Judaism and Christianity. Read more here.
469 pages published by Bloomsbury Continuum (July 2013)
ISBN: 9780567508560
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Edited by Craig A. Evans and H. Daniel Zacharias
Further essays on the function of scripture in early Judaism and Christianity. Read more here.
469 pages published by Bloomsbury Continuum (July 2013)
ISBN: 9780567508560
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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’s 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.
214 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (March 2012)
ISBN: 9780664234133
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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’s 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.
214 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (March 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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Published by Cambridge University Press (June 2012)
ISBN: 9781139045858
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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.
View frontmatter as PDF
Published by Cambridge University Press (June 2012)
ISBN: 9781139045858
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The Book of Genesis: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation
Edited by Craig A. Evans, Joel N. Lohr, David L. Petersen Emory University
Written by leading experts in the field, this volume 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.
764 pages, published by Brill (March 2012)
ISBN-13: 9789004226531
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Edited by Craig A. Evans, Joel N. Lohr, David L. Petersen Emory University
Written by leading experts in the field, this volume 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.
764 pages, published by Brill (March 2012)
ISBN-13: 9789004226531
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The World of Jesus and the Early Church: Identity and Interpretation in the Early Communities of Faith
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).
280 pages, published by Hendrickson Publishers (2011)
ISBN: 9781598568257
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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).
280 pages, published by Hendrickson Publishers (2011)
ISBN: 9781598568257
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The Holman QuickSource™ Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls
This volume gives the reader a strong overview and understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls 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 their attention and leave them wanting more.
400 pages, published by B&H Books (February 2010)
ISBN: 9780805448528
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This volume gives the reader a strong overview and understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls 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 their attention and leave them wanting more.
400 pages, published by B&H Books (February 2010)
ISBN: 9780805448528
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Jesus, the Final Days: What Really Happened
By Craig A. Evans and N. T. Wright
What do history and archaeology have to say about Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection? How were criminal trials and executions conducted during the time of Jesus? Was Jesus really raised from the dead? Together, Evans and Wright concisely and compellingly convey the drama and the world-shattering significance of Jesus’s final days on earth.
Listen to Evans’s interview about this book on WJK Radio with Dan and Jana here.
128 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (January 2009)
ISBN: 9780664233594
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By Craig A. Evans and N. T. Wright
What do history and archaeology have to say about Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection? How were criminal trials and executions conducted during the time of Jesus? Was Jesus really raised from the dead? Together, Evans and Wright concisely and compellingly convey the drama and the world-shattering significance of Jesus’s final days on earth.
Listen to Evans’s interview about this book on WJK Radio with Dan and Jana here.
128 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (January 2009)
ISBN: 9780664233594
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Exploring the Origins of the Bible: Canon Formation in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective
Edited by Craig A. Evans and Emanuel Tov
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.
“These essays not only serve the intended audiences by addressing the status quaestionis of their respective topics and offering thought-provoking discussions but also keep the canon debate alive by presenting new theories and insights into problematic and unresolved issues.” -- Margaret Christi Karwowski, OSF, Catholic Biblical Quarterly
272 pages, published by Baker Academic (October 2008)
ISBN: 9780801032424
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Edited by Craig A. Evans and Emanuel Tov
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.
“These essays not only serve the intended audiences by addressing the status quaestionis of their respective topics and offering thought-provoking discussions but also keep the canon debate alive by presenting new theories and insights into problematic and unresolved issues.” -- Margaret Christi Karwowski, OSF, Catholic Biblical Quarterly
272 pages, published by Baker Academic (October 2008)
ISBN: 9780801032424
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Fabricating Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels
Why are scholars so prone to fabricate a new Jesus? Why is the public so eager to accept such claims without question? What methods and assumptions predispose scholars to distort the record? Is there a more sober approach to finding the real Jesus? 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.
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280 pages, published by Intervarsity Press (October 2006)
ISBN: 978-0-8308-3355-9
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Why are scholars so prone to fabricate a new Jesus? Why is the public so eager to accept such claims without question? What methods and assumptions predispose scholars to distort the record? Is there a more sober approach to finding the real Jesus? 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.
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280 pages, published by Intervarsity Press (October 2006)
ISBN: 978-0-8308-3355-9
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Christian Beginnings and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Edited by John J. Collins and Craig A. Evans
In this volume, six leading scholars--John Collins, Craig A. Evans, Martin Abegg, R. Glenn Wooden, Barry Smith, and Jonathan Wilson--examine some of the major issues that the Dead Sea Scrolls have raised for the study of early Christianity. These cutting-edge articles explore the impact of the Scrolls on Christianity, delving deeper than most surveys on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
144 pages, published by Baker Publishing Group (October 2006)
ISBN-13: 9780801028373
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Edited by John J. Collins and Craig A. Evans
In this volume, six leading scholars--John Collins, Craig A. Evans, Martin Abegg, R. Glenn Wooden, Barry Smith, and Jonathan Wilson--examine some of the major issues that the Dead Sea Scrolls have raised for the study of early Christianity. These cutting-edge articles explore the impact of the Scrolls on Christianity, delving deeper than most surveys on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
144 pages, published by Baker Publishing Group (October 2006)
ISBN-13: 9780801028373
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Ancient Texts for New Testament Studies: A Guide to the Background Literature
Now in paperback, this thoroughly revised and significantly expanded edition of Noncanonical Writings and New Testament Interpretation examines a vast range of ancient literature, masterfully distilling details of date, language, text, and translation into an eminently usable handbook. Craig Evans evaluates the materials’ relevance for interpreting the New Testament and provides essential biographies.
Published by Hendrickson (November 2005)
ISBN: 1565634098
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Now in paperback, this thoroughly revised and significantly expanded edition of Noncanonical Writings and New Testament Interpretation examines a vast range of ancient literature, masterfully distilling details of date, language, text, and translation into an eminently usable handbook. Craig Evans evaluates the materials’ relevance for interpreting the New Testament and provides essential biographies.
Published by Hendrickson (November 2005)
ISBN: 1565634098
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From Prophecy to Testament: The Function of the Old Testament in the New
“The study of the influence and use of the Old Testament in the New Testament gains immeasurably in depth when we appreciate that the texts and traditions involved were not fixed or static but living, in dynamic interaction with the generations that pondered their words. This book and its various surveys, probes, and well worked case studies will help bring home this insight with renewed force. I commend it warmly.”
--James D. G. Dunn, Emeritus Lightfoot Professor of Divinity, University of Durham
Published by Hendrickson (February 2004)
ISBN-13: 9780801046186
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“The study of the influence and use of the Old Testament in the New Testament gains immeasurably in depth when we appreciate that the texts and traditions involved were not fixed or static but living, in dynamic interaction with the generations that pondered their words. This book and its various surveys, probes, and well worked case studies will help bring home this insight with renewed force. I commend it warmly.”
--James D. G. Dunn, Emeritus Lightfoot Professor of Divinity, University of Durham
Published by Hendrickson (February 2004)
ISBN-13: 9780801046186
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Jesus and the Ossuaries: What Jewish Burial Practices Reveal about the Beginning of Christianity
In 2002 an inscribed limestone ossuary or burial box was taken from a private collection and revealed to the world. The most astonishing thing about this ossuary was the inscription which read ‘James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus’. This book is not about the discovery per se (which is covered in a number of other books) but it seeks to use the discovery as an opportunity of highlighting and investigating Jewish burial practices of which it is a part. Putting questions of authenticity aside, Evans discusses a corpus of other ossuaries, largely Palestinian and dating mostly from c.20 BC to AD 70, which provide a context for the find. He explains how these ossuaries and other inscriptions and texts provide insights into burial practices, customs, names, family relationships, social standing, religious beliefs and how they clarify the teachings of the New Testament.
178 pages, published by Baylor University Press (November 2003)
ISBN: 9780918954886
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In 2002 an inscribed limestone ossuary or burial box was taken from a private collection and revealed to the world. The most astonishing thing about this ossuary was the inscription which read ‘James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus’. This book is not about the discovery per se (which is covered in a number of other books) but it seeks to use the discovery as an opportunity of highlighting and investigating Jewish burial practices of which it is a part. Putting questions of authenticity aside, Evans discusses a corpus of other ossuaries, largely Palestinian and dating mostly from c.20 BC to AD 70, which provide a context for the find. He explains how these ossuaries and other inscriptions and texts provide insights into burial practices, customs, names, family relationships, social standing, religious beliefs and how they clarify the teachings of the New Testament.
178 pages, published by Baylor University Press (November 2003)
ISBN: 9780918954886
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Bible Knowledge Background Commentary (Bible Knowledge Series)
Vol 1: Matthew–Luke; Vol 2: Acts–Philemon; Vol 3: John’s Gospel, Hebrews–Revelation
By David C. Cook, edited by Craig A. Evans
A biblical examination of the historical, geographical, cultural, and economic background of the New Testament for a 21st century understanding of the first century world.
Published by David C. Cook (2003, 2004, 2005)
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Vol 1: Matthew–Luke; Vol 2: Acts–Philemon; Vol 3: John’s Gospel, Hebrews–Revelation
By David C. Cook, edited by Craig A. Evans
A biblical examination of the historical, geographical, cultural, and economic background of the New Testament for a 21st century understanding of the first century world.
Published by David C. Cook (2003, 2004, 2005)
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Authenticating the Words of Jesus
(Authenticating the Words and the Activities of Jesus, Volume 1)
Edited by Bruce Chilton and Craig A. Evans
This volume reviews the criteria, assumptions, and methods involved in critical Jesus research. Its purpose is to clarify the procedures necessary to distinguish tradition that stems from Jesus from tradition and interpretation that stem from later tradents and evangelists, and to inquire into the various forces and situations that led to the emergence of the tradition as we have it.
480 pages, published by Brill (August 2002)
ISBN-13: 9780391041639
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(Authenticating the Words and the Activities of Jesus, Volume 1)
Edited by Bruce Chilton and Craig A. Evans
This volume reviews the criteria, assumptions, and methods involved in critical Jesus research. Its purpose is to clarify the procedures necessary to distinguish tradition that stems from Jesus from tradition and interpretation that stem from later tradents and evangelists, and to inquire into the various forces and situations that led to the emergence of the tradition as we have it.
480 pages, published by Brill (August 2002)
ISBN-13: 9780391041639
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Authenticating the Activities of Jesus
(Authenticating the Words and the Activities of Jesus, Volume 2)
Edited by Bruce Chilton and Craig A. Evans
In this companion volume to Authenticating the Words of Jesus, the authors examine the important issue of the original setting and context in which the words of Jesus were spoken. They proceed on the assumption that authenticating the activities of Jesus is just as important as authenticating his words.
480 pages, published by Brill (August 2002)
ISBN-13: 9780391041646
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(Authenticating the Words and the Activities of Jesus, Volume 2)
Edited by Bruce Chilton and Craig A. Evans
In this companion volume to Authenticating the Words of Jesus, the authors examine the important issue of the original setting and context in which the words of Jesus were spoken. They proceed on the assumption that authenticating the activities of Jesus is just as important as authenticating his words.
480 pages, published by Brill (August 2002)
ISBN-13: 9780391041646
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Jesus and His Contemporaries: Comparative Studies
Jesus was a man from Nazareth who died in Jerusalem. But he was nor ordinary man, or was he? That Jesus existed we are all quite sure, but what were the real, historical facts of his life and death? What, about all that has been said of him, is truly authentic? Who is the real Jesus? Not only does Evans paint a realistic portrait of Jesus, but he helps lay a firmer foundation upon which one can begin to understand the emergence of Christian theology.
532 pages, published by Brill (October 2001)
ISBN-13: 9780391041189
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Jesus was a man from Nazareth who died in Jerusalem. But he was nor ordinary man, or was he? That Jesus existed we are all quite sure, but what were the real, historical facts of his life and death? What, about all that has been said of him, is truly authentic? Who is the real Jesus? Not only does Evans paint a realistic portrait of Jesus, but he helps lay a firmer foundation upon which one can begin to understand the emergence of Christian theology.
532 pages, published by Brill (October 2001)
ISBN-13: 9780391041189
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Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 34b, Mark 8:27-16:20
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology.
Published by Thomas Nelson (April 2001)
ISBN-13: 9780849902536
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The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology.
Published by Thomas Nelson (April 2001)
ISBN-13: 9780849902536
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Who Was Jesus?: A Jewish-Christian Dialogue
Edited by Paul Copan and Craig A. Evans
This volume is a collection of articles revolving around the dialogue between Jewish New Testament scholar Peter Zaas and Christian apologist William Craig, with a focus on the differing Jewish and Christian assessments of Jesus of Nazareth, and the question of Jewish-Christian relations. Their points of agreement and disagreement, as well as how interest in the historical Jesus continues to promote dialogue and controversy, are fascinating and informative.
205 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (October 2001)
ISBN: 9780664224622
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Edited by Paul Copan and Craig A. Evans
This volume is a collection of articles revolving around the dialogue between Jewish New Testament scholar Peter Zaas and Christian apologist William Craig, with a focus on the differing Jewish and Christian assessments of Jesus of Nazareth, and the question of Jewish-Christian relations. Their points of agreement and disagreement, as well as how interest in the historical Jesus continues to promote dialogue and controversy, are fascinating and informative.
205 pages, published by Westminster John Knox Press (October 2001)
ISBN: 9780664224622
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Luke and Scripture: The Function of Sacred Tradition in Luke-Acts
By Craig A. Evans and James A. Sanders
“Luke and Scripture is an important contribution to the study of comparative midrash and the role and function of authoritative, sacred tradition in the life of the early Christian community. This book sharpens the definition of midrash criticism in relation to other methods both in theory and practice and in the process sheds further light on Luke’s understanding of Jesus, the origin of early Christianity, and his own experience in terms of Israel’s sacred tradition and institutions.”
- Mikeal C. Parsons, Baylor University
Originally published by Fortress Press (1993), reprinted by Wipf and Stock (May 2001)
ISBN: 9781579106072
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By Craig A. Evans and James A. Sanders
“Luke and Scripture is an important contribution to the study of comparative midrash and the role and function of authoritative, sacred tradition in the life of the early Christian community. This book sharpens the definition of midrash criticism in relation to other methods both in theory and practice and in the process sheds further light on Luke’s understanding of Jesus, the origin of early Christianity, and his own experience in terms of Israel’s sacred tradition and institutions.”
- Mikeal C. Parsons, Baylor University
Originally published by Fortress Press (1993), reprinted by Wipf and Stock (May 2001)
ISBN: 9781579106072
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Dictionary of New Testament Background (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)
Edited by Craig A. Evans and Stanley E. Porter, Jr.
In a time when our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world has grown by leaps and bounds, this volume sets out for readers the wealth of Jewish and Greco-Roman background that should inform our reading and understanding of the New Testament and early Christianity. No other reference work presents so much in one place for students of the New Testament.
1328 pages, published by Intervarsity Press (December 2000)
ISBN: 978-0-8308-1780-1
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Edited by Craig A. Evans and Stanley E. Porter, Jr.
In a time when our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world has grown by leaps and bounds, this volume sets out for readers the wealth of Jewish and Greco-Roman background that should inform our reading and understanding of the New Testament and early Christianity. No other reference work presents so much in one place for students of the New Testament.
1328 pages, published by Intervarsity Press (December 2000)
ISBN: 978-0-8308-1780-1
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Life of Jesus Research: An Annotated Bibliography (New Testament Tools and Studies, V. 24)
Completely revised and updated, this volume offers annotated bibliographies for all the major areas of critical scholarship in the historical Jesus. Arranged in chronological order and providing complete bibliographical information, brief introductions and indexes, the work is an indispensable tool for research in this important field of study.
335 pages, published by Brill (September 1996)
ISBN: 9004102825
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Completely revised and updated, this volume offers annotated bibliographies for all the major areas of critical scholarship in the historical Jesus. Arranged in chronological order and providing complete bibliographical information, brief introductions and indexes, the work is an indispensable tool for research in this important field of study.
335 pages, published by Brill (September 1996)
ISBN: 9004102825
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Word and Glory: On the Exegetical and Theological Background of John’s Prologue
Word and Glory challenges recent claims that Gnosticism, especially as expressed in the Nag Hammadi tractate Trimorphic Protennoia, is the most natural and illuminating background for understanding the Prologue of the Fourth Gospel. Scriptural allusions and interpretive traditions suggest that Jewish wisdom tradition, mediated by the synagogue of the diaspora, lies behind the Prologue and the Fourth Gospel as a whole, not some form of late first-century Gnosticism. Word and Glory also develops and tests criteria for assessing the relative value of post-New Testament sources for the interpretation of New Testament documents.
250 pages, published by Bloomsbury (November 1993)
ISBN-13: 9781850754480
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Word and Glory challenges recent claims that Gnosticism, especially as expressed in the Nag Hammadi tractate Trimorphic Protennoia, is the most natural and illuminating background for understanding the Prologue of the Fourth Gospel. Scriptural allusions and interpretive traditions suggest that Jewish wisdom tradition, mediated by the synagogue of the diaspora, lies behind the Prologue and the Fourth Gospel as a whole, not some form of late first-century Gnosticism. Word and Glory also develops and tests criteria for assessing the relative value of post-New Testament sources for the interpretation of New Testament documents.
250 pages, published by Bloomsbury (November 1993)
ISBN-13: 9781850754480
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Luke: New International Biblical Commentary
Plenty of important questions vie for attention in contemporary Lucan scholarship. In this NIBC volume, Evans not only demonstrates a firm grasp of them, but makes them perfectly comprehensible to laypeople. His clear writing and logical explanations lay open both difficult Lucan passages and scholarly arguments about them.
“This commentary is probably the best popular-level one on Luke’s gospel!”
- Max Turner, London Bible College
Originally published by Hendrickson (1990), it has been reprinted by Koorong under the title Luke (Understanding The Bible Commentary Series)
ISBN-13: 9780853646570
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Plenty of important questions vie for attention in contemporary Lucan scholarship. In this NIBC volume, Evans not only demonstrates a firm grasp of them, but makes them perfectly comprehensible to laypeople. His clear writing and logical explanations lay open both difficult Lucan passages and scholarly arguments about them.
“This commentary is probably the best popular-level one on Luke’s gospel!”
- Max Turner, London Bible College
Originally published by Hendrickson (1990), it has been reprinted by Koorong under the title Luke (Understanding The Bible Commentary Series)
ISBN-13: 9780853646570
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