Variety And Unity In New Testament Thought (Oxford Bible) (Oxford Bible Series) - Softcover

Reumann, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198262043 ISBN 13: 9780198262046

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1987

Synopsis

The blend of variety and unity apparent in the thought of the New Testament has long been a subject for theological debate. Certain themes, teaching, and characterizations are clearly consistent, but others are perplexing in their diversity. This study explores the different aspects of variety and unity in the entire New Testament, focusing in particular on the sixteen books that fall outside the central Gospels and Pauline epistles and which offer the greatest challenge to the defense of unity, Reumann's discussion demonstrates that, despite contemporary emphasis on the pluralism of the writings, there remains a central unifying focus: faith in Jesus. He shows that recent emphasis on social setting, rhetoric, and narrative enrich the traditional historical criticism.

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John Reumann explores in detail the different aspects of variety and unity in the entire New Testament. He gives special attention to the sixteen books which fall outside the central Gospels and Pauline epistles and which offer the greatest challenge to the defense of unity. These include such important writings as Revelation, 1 Peter, Hebrews, and James. His discussion shows that, despite contemporary emphasis on the pluralism of the writings, there remains a central unifying focus: faith in Jesus as the Christ.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198262043
• ISBN 13: 9780198262046
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 348