Religious Studies

In twelve revised and expanded essays on the Johannine writings, Michael Theobald takes up central debates - the genesis of the Corpus Iohanneum, the Johannine Lord's Supper - and turns his attention to questions of reception history, such as the interpretation of the Gospel in mysticism.

Philo of Alexandria shaped the exegetical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Hellenistic philosophy alike. In 36 essays spanning three decades of research, Gregory E. Sterling provides the most comprehensive account of Philo's life, writings, and lasting influence to date.

If 1 Peter calls its readers »a holy nation,« what does that imply about their relationship to Israel? Exploring the letter's ethnic language, Noel Cheong shows how Gentile Christians have joined Israel, echoing Old Testament patterns of incorporating resident foreigners.

The consensus view in New Testament studies holds that Luke admired Paul but did not understand his theology. Jimmy Myers argues that this view is mistaken. When the whole of each figure's theology is examined and compared with the other's alongside other early Christians, it becomes clear that Luke and Paul belong together theologically.