From Jesus to the New Testament

Jens Schroeter is Professor for Exegesis and Theology of the New Testament and New Testament Apocrypha at the Faculty of Theology at the Humboldt-University in Berlin. Wayne Coppins is Professor of Religion at The University of Georgia. Simon Gathercole is Reader in New Testament Studies at the University of Cambridge.

Editors' Introduction Preface to the English Edition Preface to the German Edition Introduction Part I: Recollection and History in Early Christianity 1 New Testament Science beyond Historicism 2 Reflections on the Relationship between Historiography and Hermeneutics in New Testament Science 3 Construction of History and the Beginnings of Christianity 4 History in Light of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Part II: Jesus--Paul--Luke 5 Beginnings of the Jesus Tradition 6 On the Historicity of the Gospels 7 The Unity of the Gospel 8 The Universalizing of the Law in Galatians 9 Metaphorical Christology in Paul 10 Luke as Historiographer 11 Salvation for the Gentiles and Israel Part III: On the Way to the New Testament 12 Jesus and the Canon 13 The Acts of the Apostles and the Emergence of the New Testament Canon 14 "The Church Has Four Gospels, the Heresy Many" Part IV: What Is "Theology of the New Testament"? 15 Particularity and Inclusivity in Early Christianity 16 The Meaning of the Canon for a Theology of the New Testament Bibliography Index of Ancient Sources Index of Modern Authors Subject Index

From Jesus to the New Testament is one of the most significant books on canonical issues to emerge in recent years. While somewhat more inclusive and erudite than other studies (especially Part i), Schroeter presents a readable work that is both intellectually stimulating and understandable. --Arthur G. Patzia "Journal of Reformed Theology" Schroeter's study will undoubtedly spark new discussion about the formation of the canon. -- "Theological Book Review" From Jesus to the New Testament is a stimulating monograph for multiple reasons, and should, I expect, elicit excitement for more volumes from the joint venture of Baylor and Mohr-Siebeck. The translation by Wayne Coppins is clear and readable, and he should be thanked for his work in making Schroeter's work accessible. --Joshua W. Jipp, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Bulletin for Biblical Research" Every chapter in this collection has rich insights for students of the NT and early Christianity. Its methodological sophistication makes it a must read. --Pheme Perkins, Boston College "Theological Studies" This is an interesting collection of essays, which raises some fundamental historical, theological, and canonical issues. --Paul Foster, University of Edinburgh "The Expository Times"