Jesus in Continuum
edited by Tom Holmen
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.
Tom Holmen, Born 1963, 1999 ThD from Abo Akademi University; currently adjunct professor of New Testament Exegetics at Abo Akademi University and University of Helsinki.
- 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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