The Glory of Christ in the New Testament: Studies in Christology in Memory of George Bradford Caird [Hardcover]

L. D. Hurst (Editor), N. T. Wright (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 10, 1987 | ISBN-10: 0198263260 | ISBN-13: 978-0198263265

This collection of twenty-one essays concerning the New Testament interpretation of the person and work of Jesus Christ addresses all the main questions surrounding the earliest thinking about Jesus of Nazareth, including canon, the use of the Old Testament, miracles, preexistence, sacrifice, and the end of the age. In the tradition of George Caird's influential biblical studies, each contributor raises new questions whose answers will both advance current discussion and provoke future debate.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'a work of commemoration. It is very worthy tribute to a remarkably independent New Testament scholar and greatly valued teacher and churchman ... Thanks are due to the translator and editors for making this rich study available to a much wider audience.' Expository Times

'impressive ... memorial volume of Christological essays.' Church Times

'magnificent collection of essays on Christology ... the standard throughout is remarkably high. The editors are to be congratulated for having been able to assemble a galaxy of the leading names in British Biblical scholarship today and to produce a volume of such great interest to every student of the subject.' The Church of England Newspaper

`every essay in this book is worth reading, and some are of considerable importance' Journal of Theological Studies, Vol 39, 2, 1988

'The NT expert, the theologian and the working pastor will all find much to stimulate from this expensive but worthy volume.' Methodist Church Overseas Division Annotated Booklist

About the Author

L. D. Hurst is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at University of California, Davis. N. T. Wright is a Fellow and Chaplain at Worcester College, Oxford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 356 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 10, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198263260
• ISBN-13: 978-0198263265
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,590,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)