The Nature of New Testament Theology: Essays in Honour of Robert Morgan

This volume brings together some of the most distinguished writers in the field of New Testament studies to provide an overview of discussions about the nature of New Testament theology.

• Examines the development, purpose and scope of New Testament theology.
  
• Looks at the relationship of New Testament theology with other branches of theology.
  
• Considers crucial issues within the New Testament, such as the historical Jesus, the theology of the cross, eschatology, ethics, and the role of women.
  
• Offers fresh perspectives which take discussion of the subject further in key areas
  
• Includes a foreword by Rowan Williams.

Content:
Chapter 1 History and Theology in New Testament Studies (pages 1–17): John Ashton
Chapter 2 Biblical Theology: an Old Testament Perspective (pages 18–30): John Barton
Chapter 3 Apocalypticism and New Testament Theology (pages 31–50): Adela Yarbro Collins
Chapter 4 New Testament Interpretation as Interpersonal Communion: the Case for a Socio?Theological Hermeneutics (pages 51–74): Philip F. Esler
Chapter 5 The Nature of New Testament Theology (pages 75–92): Morna Hooker
Chapter 6 Does a Theology of the Canonical Gospels Make Sense? (pages 93–108): Luke Timothy Johnson
Chapter 7 Paul in New Testament Theology: Some Preliminary Remarks (pages 109–122): Leander E. Keck
Chapter 8 The Contribution of Reception History to a Theology of the New Testament (pages 123–134): Ulrich Luz
Chapter 9 Women in Early Christianity: The Challenge to a New Testament Theology (pages 135–157): Margaret Y. MacDonald
Chapter 10 Deutero?Paulinism, Pseudonymity and the Canon (pages 158–166): John Muddiman
Chapter 11 Towards an Alternative to New Testament Theology: 'Individual Eschatology' as an Example (pages 167–185): Heikki Raisanen
Chapter 12 ‘Action is the Life of All’ New Testament Theology and Practical Theology (pages 186–206): Christopher Rowland and Zoe Bennett
Chapter 13 Theory of Primitive Christian Religion and New Testament Theology: An Evolutionary Essay (pages 207–230): Gerd Theissen
Chapter 14 Does the ‘Historical Jesus’ belong within a ‘New Testament Theology’ (pages 231–247): Christopher Tuckett
Chapter 15 The Gospel of John and New Testament Theology (pages 248–262): Francis Watson
Chapter 16 The Theology of the Cross and the Quest for a Doctrinal Norm (pages 263–285): Michael Wolter
Chapter 17 The Trinity and the New Testament (pages 286–305): Frances Young