| A Narrative Theology of the New Testament: Exploring the Metanarrative of Exile and Restoration Contributor(s): Eskola, Timo (Author) |
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ISBN: 3161540123 ISBN-13: 9783161540127 Publisher: Mohr Siebeck OUR PRICE: $166.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
| Series: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament |
| Physical Information: (1.01 lbs) 477 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Focusing on the metanarrative of exile and restoration Timo Eskola claims that a post-liberal, narrative New Testament theology is both consistent and explanative. Combining a post-New Quest perspective on Jesus with an eschatological reading of Paul, the author states that Jesus' temple criticism aims at restoration eschatology. Jesus starts a priestly community that expects God's jubilee to begin with Jesus' work, and proceed with the preaching of the new gospel. The reception of this message in the post-Easter church results in resurrection Christology that proclaims Jesus' Davidic kingship on God's throne of glory. Both Paul and Jewish Christian teachers later present Christ's community as a new temple where believers serve the Lord as priests of the new covenant. Furthermore, restoration eschatology provides a new basis for understanding Paul's contrast with the words of the law, and his teaching of justification. |