Jesus in Continuum

edited by Tom Holmen

Book cover: Jesus in Continuum

Extent: 492 pages

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Subjects: Biblical Studies

Series: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament

Series volume number: 289

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(December 2012)

ISBN: 9783161506833

Price: $187.00

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One of the central characteristics of the latest historical Jesus research has been the attempt to locate Jesus plausibly within first-century Judaism. Less emphasis has been placed on the question as to whether or how, if at all, the image of Jesus within the Jewish context also suits and accounts for the history of the influence and reception of Jesus in early Christianity. Tom Holmen urges that the Christian reception history of Jesus be given a proper role in research. He argues that the scrutiny of the reception should not be a mere appendage to the more careful study of Jesus within Judaism. Instead, the reception should be given equally serious attention and form an integral part of scholarly pursuits. As a result, one no longer studies Jesus within Judaism but in continuum, namely in the continuum from early Judaism to early Christianity. The articles of this volume outline a continuum approach to the historical Jesus. They are divided into three areas exhibiting different aspects of the continuum approach: theoretical aspects, Jesus meets Christianity, and Jesus from Judaism to Christianity.

  • Edited by Tom Holmen

"There are many thought-provoking essays here that challenge us to rethink how we have assessed data for the historical Jesus. Holmen's volume has made a determined and welcomed effort to push the conversation forward, and it is a must-read for students of the historical Jesus." -- Sarah E. Rollens, Review of Biblical Literature, 03/2014
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