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Campbell Becoming the Gospel In this book Chris Tilling offers a fresh contri- In this discursive commentary Joseph Blen- bution to the long-running debate on whether kinsopp explores the story of Abraham — Paul, Participation, and Mission or not Paul taught that Jesus was divine and BIBLICAL iconic ancestor of Judaism, Christianity, and should be worshiped as such. Building on Islam — as told in Genesis 11–25. Presented in Michael J. Gorman and critiquing the work of such scholars as continuous discussion rather than in verse-by- Gordon Fee, Larry Hurtado, and Richard verse form, Blenkin- The first detailed exegetical treatment of Bauckham, Tilling analyzes the relationship sopp’s commentary Paul’s letters from the emerging discipline of between believers and Christ in Paul’s letters focuses on the liter- missional hermeneutics, Michael Gorman’s and argues that ary and theological Becoming the Gospel argues that Paul’s letters this data shows a artistry of the narra- invite Christian communities both then and divine Christology tive as a whole. now not merely to expressed as a rela- Blenkinsopp believe the gospel but tionship. discusses a range of to become the gospel To support his issues raised in the and, in doing so, to argument, Tilling Abraham saga, participate in the life carefully shows how including confirma- and mission of God. Paul’s Christology is tion of God’s Gorman shows replete with themes promises, Isaac’s that Pauline churches and concepts that STUDIES sacrifice and the death of Jesus, and Abraham’s were active public describe the relation- other beloved son, Ishmael. Each chapter has participants in and ship between God a section called “Filling in the Gaps,” which witnesses to the and Israel in the Jewish Scriptures. Refocusing probes some of the vast amount of Jewish, gospel. He reveals the the debate on the exegetical data and reengag- Christian, and Islamic commentary that the missional significance ing more broadly with the sweep of themes in Genesis text has generated through the ages. of faithfulness, love, and hope in 1 Thessalo- Paul’s letters, Tilling’s innovative contribution In an epilogue Blenkinsopp looks at nians; of Christlike servanthood in Philippians; is one that cannot be ignored. Abraham in early Christianity and expresses of peace, especially in Ephesians; of cruciform justice in the Corinthian correspondence; his own views, as a Christian, on Abraham. “The case for an early high Christology has recently and of righteousness and glory in Romans. Readers of Blenkinsopp’s Abraham: The Story been made from many convergent angles. Here Chris Finally, Becoming the Gospel identifies select of a Life will surely come away with a deeper, Tilling adds a fresh and important element — that contemporary examples of mission in the richer understanding of this seminal ancient the relationship between the Christian and Christ spirit of Paul, inviting all Christians to use figure. was seen by Paul on the model of that between Israel their Paul-inspired imaginations in their own and God.” “Provides us with a sound critical summary of the contexts to participate more fully in the life — N. T. Wright University of St. Andrews text, its claims, and its rich resource for faith. Much and mission of God. of the force of the book is our chance to observe how “An innovative, perceptive, and highly significant this master interpreter goes about his work.” “Gorman has written another superb and ground- breaking exegetical study. This important book account of the apostle’s understanding of Christ’s — Walter Brueggemann merits — and will richly reward — a wide readership divine status as it is discerned in his relation to Columbia Theological Seminary among Pauline scholars, missiologists, and ministry believers within the church. Tilling’s book is a must- read for all interested in Paul’s Christology and in its “In clear and engaging language, one of the most practitioners alike.” — Michael Barram inseparable connection to Christian community.” accomplished biblical scholars of our time sheds much Saint Mary’s College of California light on the figure of Abraham in Genesis, challeng- — Michael J. Gorman ing scholarly conventions along the way and placing “Gorman’s reading of Paul resonates with the real St. Mary’s Seminary & University the narratives about him in a new framework.” concerns and questions of ecclesial communities as “Tilling’s study enacts a significant new phase in the much as it challenges the paradigms of professional — Jon D. Levenson divine Christology debate in relation to Paul, and has New Testament scholars.” Harvard University — Chris Tilling indeed taken things to a new level.” St. Mellitus College — Douglas A. Campbell (from foreword) Joseph Blenkinsopp is John A. O’Brien Duke Divinity School Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the Michael Gorman holds the Raymond E. University of Notre Dame. His other books Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology Chris Tilling is senior lecturer in New Testa- include David Remembered: Kingship and National at St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Balti- ment studies at St. Mellitus College and visiting Identity in Ancient Israel and Judaism, the First more, Maryland. His previous books include lecturer in theology at King’s College London. Phase: The Place of Ezra and Nehemiah in the Ori- Cruciformity: Paul’s Narrative Spirituality of the gins of Judaism. Cross and Inhabiting the Cruciform God: Kenosis, 978-0-8028-7295-1 / paperback / 346 pages Justification, and Theosis in Paul’s Narrative Soteri- $30.00 / Available ology, both companions to this volume. 978-0-8028-7287-6 / paperback / 232 pages USA & Canada rights only; Mohr Siebeck elsewhere $29.00 [£19.99] / June 978-0-8028-6884-8 / paperback / 331 pages $28.00 [£18.99] / Available toll free 800 253 7521 www.eerdmans.com Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 1 Old Testament Sensing the Scriptures Sacred Sense Pseudepigrapha Aminadab’s Chariot and the Discovering the Wonder Greek and English Predicament of Biblical Interpretation of God’s Word and World Craig A. Evans and H. Daniel Zacharias Karlfried Froehlich William P. Brown with the collaboration of Mark S. Burrows All too often Scripture is read only to find “Up until now, the Greek text of much of the Old answers to life’s perplexing questions, to prove Testament Pseudepigrapha was available only in “In the midst of our contemporary crisis in read- a theological point, or to formulate doctrine. But scattered and often inaccessible editions. We owe ing the Bible, Karlfried Froehlich’s Sensing the William Brown argues that what the Bible does Craig Evans and Daniel Zacharias an enormous Scriptures offers a valuable alternative. This most fundamentally, if read properly, is arouse debt of gratitude for assembling so many of these clearly written and compelling book makes a strong a sacred sense of life-transforming wonder. sources, fifty-five in all, into a single volume. Scholars argument for a new look at the centuries-old view In this book Brown helps readers develop investigating their textual history and transmission of the multiple senses of Scripture, especially the an orientation toward the biblical text that will find the inclusion of glosses and additions an four levels symbolized embraces wonder. He offers fresh readings of added bonus. English translations, concise introduc- by Aminadab’s chariot seventeen Old and New Testament passages, tions, and helpful bibliography also make the work (Song of Songs 6:12): the identifying what he finds most central and an excellent reference for anyone seeking a reliable literal, the allegorical, evocative in the unfolding biblical drama. The and up-to-date guide through this dauntingly vast the tropological, and the Bible invites its readers to linger in wide-eyed STUDIES literary corpus.” anagogical.” — William Adler wonder, Brown says North Carolina State University — Bernard McGinn — and his Sacred Sense University of Chicago “This collection of Divinity School shows readers how Greek texts and English to do just that. “Accessible yet penetrat- translations of the Old ing. Froehlich draws “In a book that is eye- Testament Pseudepigra- upon his magisterial opening and occasion- pha that are extant in familiarity with fifteen centuries of primary sources ally jaw-dropping, Greek is unique.