Review\n'A fascinating tour of our field's past and present. Given the scope of Brown's research, even long-time adepts will learn much.' -- DALE C. ALLISON JR., Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary\n'Brown here reconstitutes his topic away from the classic and still-dominant scholarly template for these quests, both by stressing the importance of Jesus research well before Schweitzer and by extending his purview to chronicle the exciting and far-reaching debates of the later twentieth century.' -- MARKUS BOCKMUEHL, Dean Ireland’s Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford\n'With characteristic lucidity, learning, and touches of humor, Colin Brown here examines what it means to think critically about Jesus. . . . Brown is a master at putting differing views into conversation with one another, sometimes across time, in his sweeping, socially sensitive account of what investigators have proposed and how scholarship might tool up to face present and future challenges. Evangelical theology in particular is the richer for this precise, creative, well-written account.' -- BRUCE CHILTON, Bard College\n'Not since the grand survey of Albert Schweitzer at the beginning of the twentieth century have we seen--especially in English--such a vast review of academic (and at times popular) literature on the historical Jesus.' -- JOHN P. MEIER, University of Notre Dame\n'Brown (with Craig A. Evans) offers a comprehensive, reliable, and insightful guide to the variety of original quests (beginning with the New Testament), the New Quest, the Third Quest, the Jewish Jesus, and ongoing phases of the movement, highlighting how the social circumstances of the individual participants influenced the discussion.' -- CLARE K. ROTHSCHILD, professor of Scripture studies at Lewis University, professor extraordinary in the Department of Ancient Studies at Stellenbosch University\n'In this comprehensive two-volume study, the late Colin Brown brings together the rich fruits of his lifelong studies on Jesus in Christian theology. . . . A broad framework for the study of Jesus in Christian theology. For future Jesus research, this thorough study is an indispensable tool.' -- JENS SCHRÖTER, Humboldt University\n'Brown and Evans break the boundaries of the 'three-quest scenario' to move in multiple fresh directions. The result is a one-stop resource for historical Jesus research that uncovers historical, exegetical, and theological treasures.' -- ELIZABETH E. SHIVELY, senior lecturer in New Testament, St. Mary’s College, University of St. Andrews, Scotland\n'. . . A fresh, lucid, and insightful history of life of Jesus research that will be a vital addition to any library where the subject is taught. Moving away from standard models, Brown creates a nuanced schematic history and also points to a new path ahead. Important too are his own erudite contributions to key topics.' -- JOAN E. TAYLOR, professor of Christian origins and Second Temple Judaism, King’s College London\n'[A] remarkable achievement that makes for a significant contribution to the field of historical Jesus research. Colin Brown provides an in-depth, detailed, and learned analysis of the study of the historical Jesus, taking the changing cultural context into regard as he skillfully guides the readers through the centuries. This is an important book that fills a definite gap in scholarship.' -- CECILIA WASSÉN, Uppsala University\nA comprehensive, two-volume reassessment of the quests for the historical Jesus that details their origins and underlying presuppositions as well as their ongoing influence on today's biblical and theological scholarship. 
Jesus' life and teaching is important to every question we ask about what we believe and why we believe it. And yet there has never been common agreement about his identity, intentions, or teachings—even among first-century historians and scholars. Throughout history, di

A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus, Volume 1: From the Beginnings of Christianity to the End of World War II (1)

History

Evans, Craig A.

Brown, Colin

World

Zondervan Academic

Understand the Quests Origins and Ongoing Influence on Today's Biblical Studies and Theology 
Jesus of Nazareth ranks among the most important figures in history. Yet, in contemporary scholarship, there is no common agreement about his identity. It is generally accepted that there were three quests for the historical Jesus. The first was characterized by Albert Schweitzer and came to be called the "Old Quest," while the second was conceived of as the "New Quest" of the 1950s. The interval between the Old and New Quests was facetiously called the "No Quest." This three-quest history in fact came about more due to the ingenuity of publishers than to the scholars engaged in the enterprise. But in the 1970s and 1980s, there emerged yet another quest, which was often informally referred to as the "Third Quest." This quest was largely driven by scholars in search of the historical, social, and religious setting of Jesus and his followers. The Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeological findings, papyri, and other material remains came to play an important part in this newer research. 
A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus is an extensive two-volume reassessment of the situation, beginning with the evolution of orthodoxy and quests before Schweitzer's, through the Nazi attempt to make Jesus an Aryan critic of Judaism, and to today's ongoing questions about criteria, methods, and specific issues. The late Colin Brown brings his scholarly prowess in both theology and biblical studies to bear on the subject of the quests, assessing not only the historical, exegetical, critical nuts and bolts of the debate but also its philosophical and theological underpinnings. Instead of seeking a bedrock of "facts," Brown stresses the role of hermeneutics in formulating questions and seeking answers. Whether we realize it or not, "facts" themselves are shaped by our hermeneutics and belief systems. 
Sophisticated in both its philosophical-theological and historical-exegetical dimensions, this new survey and analysis of the quests for the historical Jesus makes a landmark contribution to this important topic in biblical studies. Colin Brown was almost finished with the manuscript at the time of his passing in 2019. Brought to its final form by Craig A. Evans, this book promises to become the definitive history and assessment of the quests for the historical Jesus. 
Volume One (sold separately) covers the period from the beginnings of Christianity to the end of World War II. 
Volume Two covers the period from the post-War era through contemporary debates.

A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus, Volume 2: From the Post-War Era through Contemporary Debates (2)

A comprehensive, two-volume reassessment of the quests for the historical Jesus that details their origins and underlying presuppositions as well as their ongoing influence on today's biblical and theological scholarship. 
Jesus' life and teaching is important to every question we ask about what we believe and why we believe it. And yet there has never been common agreement about his identity, intentions, or teachings—even among first-century historians and scholars. Throughout history, different religious and philosophical traditions have attempted to claim Jesus and paint him in the cultural narratives of their heritage, creating a labyrinth of conflicting ideas. 
From the evolution of orthodoxy and quests before Albert Schweitzer's famous "Old Quest," to today's ongoing questions about criteria, methods, and sources, A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus not only chronicles the developments but lays the groundwork for the way forward. 
The late Colin Brown brings his scholarly prowess in both theology and biblical studies to bear on the subject, assessing not only the historical and exegetical nuts and bolts of the debate about Jesus of Nazareth but also its philosophical, sociological, and theological underpinnings. Instead of seeking a bedrock of "facts," Brown stresses the role of hermeneutics in formulating questions and seeking answers. 
Colin Brown was almost finished with the manuscript at the time of his passing in 2019. Brought to its final form by Craig A. Evans, this book promises to become the definitive history and assessment of the quests for the historical Jesus. Volume One covers the period from the beginnings of Christianity to the end of World War II. Volume Two covers the period from the post-War era through contemporary debates.

A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus: Two-Volume Set

Christianity is a historical religion that has its foundation in what God has done - and still does - in history. But to what extent can the Christian claim that God has acted in specific ways and at specific rimes in history be verified? Is it legitimate to approach history with theistic presuppositions? Is the claim that Christianity is based on historical events anything more than merely a reading of religious assumptions into the historical data? Dr. Brown grapples with these and related questions in this revision and expansion of a study that first appeared in History, Criticism And Faith. Avoiding simplistic arguments and answers, he shows that it is indeed legitimate to affirm, and possible to validate, the historical basis of Christianity, including the miracles recorded in the Gospels. This "personal exploration" will benefit anyone struggling with the questions raised by the interaction of Christianity and the discipline of history.

History & Faith: A Personal Exploration

Academie Books

A reference for both advanced and beginning theological readers.

The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Vol. 2

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Zondervan*@ Publishing House

Book of terms and explanations of terms related to the new testament and the theological terms thereof.

The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Vol. 3

The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology is, first, a basic enlargement of the German Theologisches Begriffslexikon zum Neuen Testament. On its first publication in German it was recognized as a major reference work and has since become a more and more widely acclaimed as an important tool for understanding the theology and message of the Bible. Its translation and publication in English, together with the extensive revisions and additions, provide a unique source of information, invaluable to ministers, teachers, and anyone interested in the study as well as the teaching of the Bible. Some of its main features are: - Concise discussions of the major theological terms of the Bible - Arranged in English alphabetical order - Does not require knowledge of Greek and Hebrew - Discusses the use of each key term in classical Greek, the Old Testament, the rabbinic writing, and the New Testament - Glossary of technical terms - Full bibliographies - Complete indexes that make the wealth of information in these volumes readily accessible

Dictionary of New Testament Theology: Volume 1

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

Introduction to Comparative Politics: Political Challenges and Changing Agendas

Education & Teaching

Kesselman, Mark

Krieger, Joel

Bauer, Kelly

Joseph, William

Schools & Teaching

Cengage Learning'

China, Nineteen Forty-Nine to Nineteen Seventy-Six

Heinemann

Vision and Reality: Christchurch's Cathedral in the Square

Christ Church Cathedral Chapter

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