New Testament Theology
Publisher: Spck
Published: July 22, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780281057580
First sentence: The motivation for writing this book is my belief that the New Testament is a fundamental resource for the maintenance of Christian life.
Description: Esler's innovative proposal features a cutting-edge combination of theology, exegesis, and social analysis. He argues for new thinking about New Testament theology in light of the early social history of Christian communities. His detailed analysis of Paul's letters to the Romans and 1 Corinthians validates his thesis and clarifies its significance for scholarship. Using both the tradition of "the communion of the saints" and social-scientific methods, Esler brings the discipline of New Testament theology back to its theological core. He argues that interpreters also need to take into account both the history of interpretation and the multitude of voices within the contemporary church.