The Faith of Jesus Christ: Exegetical, Biblical, and Theological Studies

edited by Michael F. Bird / Preston M. Sprinkle


(See larger photo)	Retail: $19.95 Size: 6 x 9 inches Binding: Paper Pages: 356 Pub Date: January 2010 ISBN: 9781598564297 ISBN-13: 9781598564297 Item Number: 564297 Categories: Biblical Studies and Interpretation; Theology Specifications


Product Description What does “saved by faith” mean? One of the most perplexing problems in Pauline studies is the meaning of the phrase pistis christou. Is Paul speaking of our faith in Christ or of Christ’s own faithfulness toward God? Here noted contemporary New Testament scholars join forces—and lock horns—to shed light on the answer by presenting rigorous exegetical studies from both sides of the debate. They also bring fresh creative proposals to bear on the problem, and place the discussion in the wider spectrum of historical, biblical, and systematic theology. The most penetrating and comprehensive attempt to date to grapple with the significance of Jesus’ faithfulness and obedience for Christian salvation, and the extent to which it is represented in key biblical texts. CONTRIBUTORS University of Durham luminary James D.G. Dunn authors an erudite foreword; and editor Michael Bird introduces the problems and prospects for a New Testament conversation on the topic. Debbie Hunn, Stanley E. Porter, and Andrew W. Pitts contribute essays about the background of the pistis christou discussion. Douglas A. Campbell, R. Barry Matlock, Paul Foster, and Richard Bell clarify Pauline texts in contention. Mark A. Seifrid, Francis Watson, Preston M. Sprinkle, and Ardel B. Caneday explore Pauline exegesis, hermeneutics, and theology. The witness of the wider New Testament is covered by Peter G. Bolt, Willis H. Salier, Bruce A. Lowe, and David deSilva. Finally, Mark W. Elliott and Benjamin Myers offer historical and theological reflections from the church fathers, Karl Barth, and others.
Editor Bios
Michael F. Bird is lecturer in New Testament at the Highland Theological Institute. He has published several articles on the linguistic background to the gospels and the Gospel of Mark and is the author of the forthcoming Jesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission.
Preston M. Sprinkle is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Eternity Bible College, Simi Valley, California. He is also author of the forthcoming Paul and Judaism Revisited and The Gospel of Luke: Brill New Testament Exegetical Commentary.
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