I tell my students to read everything by my friend Richard Hays because he is arguably the most significant American New Testament scholar of the last half-century. But Richard’s importance lies not only in his own writings, but also in his influence on so many others, starting with his students. This fine collection of essays (including points of disagreement among the contributors and with Richard) is a fitting tribute to the authors’ teacher, colleague, and friend as well as a contribution to the field of NT studies