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Offers a discussion of the use of the Aramaic term 'son of man' in the light of over 30 examples of the use of this term by speakers who are referring to themselves. This book discusses authentic examples of this idiom in the teaching of Jesus, with Aramaic reconstructions of each saying (Chapters 4-9).

Examines the impact of the methodological developments in New Testament studies to the letter of James. This work contains the description of the methodological approach; the application of the methodological approach to James; and, a conclusion identifying how the methodological approach contributes to an understanding of the letter.

Establishes the distinctiveness of Matthew by comparing his theological perspective with his major sources, Mark and Q, and with the two remaining Gospels, the Pauline epistles, the "Letter to the Hebrews" and the "Epistle of James".

Studies the word order of the "Gospel of Luke", and some of its prominent messages, with consideration of systemic functional linguistic theories. This book focuses on the relative positions of four constituents of different types of Lukan clauses, and traces the foregrounded messages of the Gospel based on the related marked word order patterns.

Re-examines the presentation, theology, and origins of Christian martyrdom up to the beginning of the Decian persecutions. However, this project argues that, far from being a deviant strand of early Christianity, radical martyrdom was a significant, and widely held idealized form of Christ-devotion in the late first to early third centuries.

"The Farewell Discourse" (John 13-17) is a climactic portion of "John's Gospel", which serves as a hinge on which the entire Gospel narrative pivots from Jesus' public ministry to his Passion. This is an analysis, employing the elements of Greco-Roman rhetoric.

Gathers a collection of essays on the "Acts of the Apostles". This book addresses the central question 'What kind of book is "Acts"?' It argues that the differences between New Testament texts and contemporary writings in the Graeco-Roman world can be as revealing as the similarities.

A collection that explores the importance of magic within Early Christianity, an issue shared with its Old Testament and Jewish roots and with its ancient background, implying reluctance and critique. Divided into four sections, it contains studies on the use of the term "magic" in the New Testament and especially in Acts.

Discusses the problems of interpreting this text and looks at the major debates of its past interpreters. This text consists a detailed consideration of a range of texts which superficially seem closest to 2 Corinthians 12 in part one. It considers the text of 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 in part two in the light of the findings of part one.

Uncovers significant structuring techniques in "James" that prove to be beneficial in a number of ways. First, there exists a coherent, discernible strategy in the letter as a whole. Second, significant uses of inclusion, along with other transition techniques, draw attention to important recurring themes.

Aims to establish and explore New Testament belief in the end of the world through an investigation of texts which contain 'end of the world' language. This book engages with discussion on how Jewish and early Christian 'end of the world' was meant to be understood, and interacts especially with NT Wright's proposals.

Nature plays an important role in Jewish apocalypses. Although "Romans 8:19-22" was not written in the genre of an apocalypse, it shares the basic apocalyptic worldview. A comparison of nature in Jewish apocalypses and Romans 8:19-22 reveals important insights into the theology of early Judaism and its influence on early Christian thought.

Against the majority opinion, this study argues that the Lukan Parable of the Talents is a story about the use and abuse of power. It states that the Parable of the Pounds is used as a lens to view the characterizations of Lukan women. It explores the ways its dynamic gives insight into the dynamic operating in the Lukan women's characterizations.

The concept of Herem is found throughout the Old Testament and presented a problem to the Second Temple Jewish authors. This study suggests that readers of Luke-Acts should consider the whole Old Testament so as to understand Lukan use of the Old Testament and its attitude to the Mosaic law.

Deviating from the general tendency to seek answers to the issue of women's submission from creation accounts, this research focuses on Philippians 2:6-11 as the primary text and reason for embracing submission as the defining characteristic of a Christian community.

Identifies an ancient storytelling convention with roots in the Homeric tradition in which narratives of death and revival accentuate significant points in a story. This study also examines themes of death and revival in texts of the "Hebrew Bible", revealing a recurrent constellation of motifs.

Varying degrees of attention are paid to Jesus' four speeches in the Galilean ministry of the "Gospel of Luke". This book examines each speech from the context of ancient rhetorical argument and pinpoints various narrative trajectories - as associated with theme, plot, characterization, and topoi - that emerge from the rhetorical texture.

Includes a chapter on the use of the "Minor Prophets" in the second temple literature. This book discusses the New Testament books that contain quotations from the "Minor Prophets". It offers insights into the various hermeneutical stances of the New Testament authors and the development of New Testament theology.

Explores the temple imagery in the epistle of "1 Peter" and focuses on the use of cultic language in constituting the fresh identity of the Petrine community. This work contends that temple imagery in "1 Peter" undergirds the entire epistle.

Offers an understanding of the ways in which Isaiah's canonical voice constrained and informed Paul's understanding of himself and Christ's unique identity. This work argues that a theological approach to understanding Paul's appeal to and reading of the Old Testament, especially Isaiah.

Beliefs about land, or the Abrahamic land promise, were an important part of Second Temple Judaism. This book views religious space as having both sacred and social aspects and draws upon insights from sociology and social anthropology. It focuses on three main areas, which are relevant to beliefs about 'the land': temple, purity and the twelve.

The third volume in the four-volume commentary on the "Book of Acts", this work presents a fresh look at the text of "Codex Bezae" and compares its message with that of the more familiar Alexandrian text of which Codex Vaticanus is taken as a representative.

Looks at the question of Paul's use of power and authority as an apostle who understands himself as called to proclaim the Gospel among the gentiles. This book examines the range of perspectives on how this use of power should be evaluated. It enables insights into Paul's use of authority and power.

Discusses each of the New Testament books that contain quotations from "Deuteronomy" - "Matthew", "Mark", "Luke-Acts", "John", "Romans & Galatians", "1 & 2 Corinthians", "Hebrews", the "Pastoral Epistles" and "Revelation". This book provides an overview of the status, role and function of "Deuteronomy" in the first century.

Incorporates essays examining the impact of methodological advances in Testament studies of the letters of James, 1 and 2 Peter and Jude. This title includes rhetorical, social-scientific, socio-rhetorical, ideological and hermeneutical methods, as they contribute to understanding First Peter and its social context.

Explores the relation of theological thought to the reading of Scripture. This work reflects on how Christological models relate to contemporary cultural and political concerns.

"The Book of Psalms" is one of the most frequently cited books in the "New Testament". This book examines the topic within the broader use of the "Old Testament" in the "New Testament", that of the prophetic reading of the "Psalms" in the "Synoptic Gospels" and in the context of Second Temple Judaism.

References to "Isaiah" occur at key points in the narrative, typically introducing the mission of main characters and outlining or summarising the overall plot, suggesting that "Luke" utilises "Isaiah" as part of his interpretive framework. This book is an investigative study into where, how and why "Luke" interacts with "Isaiah".

Features the seven allegations proposed by Scot McKnight in his article 'Calling Jesus Mamzer'. This book contains essays that explore the historicity of each accusation and what they tell us about Jesus. It states that by examining these specific allegations, one can begin to comprehend a neglected dimension of historical Jesus studies.