New Studies in Textual Interplay

Craig A. Evans is John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Baptist University, USA.B.J. Oropeza is professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Azusa Pacific University and Seminary, USA.Paul T. Sloan is assistant professor of Theology at Houston Baptist University, USA.

• PrefaceChapter 1. New Studies in Textual Interplay: An Introduction -- B.J. Oropeza, Azusa Pacific University, USAChapter 2. Ancient Midrash in the Age of Intertextuality -- B.J. Oropeza, Azusa Pacific University, USAChapter 3. Re-contextualization and the Multidimensional Approach to Scripture: Interpreting the Text of Matt 22:31–46 -- Erik Waaler, NLA University College, NorwayChapter 4. Mimesis and Criticism -- Karl Olav Sandnes, MF Norwegian School of Theology, NorwayChapter 5. Response to Karl Olav Sandnes -- Dennis R. MacDonald, Claremont School of Theology, USAChapter 6. Israel’s Last Prophet: Matthew 23:29–36 and the Intertextual Basis of Matthew’s Rejected Prophet Christology -- David L. Turner, Cornerstone University, USAChapter 7. The Good News of Isaiah and Rome in Mark 1:1 -- Adam Winn, Baylor University, USAChapter 8. For Everyone Shall Be Salted with Fire -- Paul T. Sloan, Houston Baptist University, USAChapter 9. Luke’s Christology in Light of Old Testament Lament Echoes -- Channing L. Crisler, Anderson University, USAChapter 10. The Marriage and Wedding Imagery of Jesus and Adam: The Intertextual Connection of John 19:23–37 and Genesis 2:18–25 -- Sunny Chen, Pilgrim Theological College, AustraliaChapter 11. Multivalent Biblical Images in the Fourth Gospel and the Patristic Verbum Abbreviatum -- William M. Wright IV, Duquesne University, USAChapter 12. The Covenant Curses, the Restoration, and the Inheritance of the Son: Jesus as Servant and Messiah in Gal 1:4 and Beyond -- Esau D. McCaulley, Northeastern Seminary, USAChapter 13. Lawlessness, Idolatry, and Apostasy in the Book of Deuteronomy and in 1 John: An Old Message in a New Setting -- Max Rogland, Erskine Theological Seminary, USAChapter 14. Final Reflection -- Steve Moyise, St Hild College, UKBibliography