Interpretation & the Claims of the Text

This book combines the writings of over a dozen prominent biblical scholars to elucidate the theological building blocks for the New Testament. Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Mikeal C Parsons, Jason A Whitlark, Loveday Alexander, Warren Carter, Sharyn Dowd, Amy-Jill Levine, Bruce W Longenecker, Frank J Matera, David P Moessner, Alicia D Myers, Lidija Novakovic, Todd D Still, C Clifton Black, and R Alan Culpepper chart the waters of creation and humanity, the problems of sin, Christ's redemptive power, and God's overarching plan for humankind. Students and scholars alike will benefit from their exegetical groundwork, perceptive discussion, and enlightening conclusions. The book illuminates multiple points of departure for further exploration of the depths of New Testament texts.