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A number of distinguished biblical scholars and theologians come together in this volume to honour the work of Andrew T. Lincoln. Conception, Reception, and the Spirit reflects Andrew Lincoln's lifelong interest in Christian origins, the reception of biblical texts in believing and scholarly communities, and the embodiment of the Gospel in believing communities made possible by the Spirit. Here, scholars converse with Lincoln's work, engaging with his monographs, Born of a Virgin? and Truth on Trial.
These essays examine a wide range of topics such as N.T. Wright's exploration of demonic politics in John and the significance of wine to the Holy Spirit in Ephesians by Lloyd K. Pietersen. These theological interpretations go so far as to question the foundations that make New Testament theology what it is today, with experts like Loveday Alexander and John Goldingay confronting sexuality, spirituality, ethics and memory in Lincoln's work with sensitivity and nuance.
Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
Introduction J. Gordon McConville and Lloyd K. Pietersen
Part I: Exegesis
1 Figures in Isaiah 7:14 - J. G. McConville
2 Rival Group Identities in the Matthean Gospel: Evidence from Matthew 1-2 and 23 - Philip F. Esler
3 Let John be John (2) - James D. G. Dunn
4 Worlds of Judgment: John 9 - L. Ann Jervis
5 Another Look at 'Lifting Up' in the Gospel of John - Catrin H. Williams
6 John, Jesus, and 'The Ruler of This World': Demonic Politics in the Fourth Gospel? - N.T. Wright, with J. P. Davies
7 Land, Idolatry, and Justice in Romans - Sylvia C. Keesmaat
8 A New Translation of Philippians 2:5 and Its Significance for Paul's Theology and Spirituality - Michael J. Gorman
9 Wine, Debauchery, and the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18-19) - Lloyd K. Pietersen
10 The Metaphor of the Face in Paul - Stephen C. Barton
Part II: Theological Interpretation
11 Born of a Virgin? The Conversation Continues - David R. Catchpole
12 Historical Criticism, Theological Interpretation, and the Ends of the Christian Life - Stephen Fowl
13 What Makes New Testament Theology 'Theology'? - Robert Morgan
14 Who and What is Theological Interpretation For? - Angus Paddison
15 The Use of the Old Testament in the Work and Preaching of F. W. Robertson of Brighton - John W. Rogerson
16 On the Inspiration of Holy Scripture - John Webster
Part III: Theology and Embodiment
17 Good Sex, Bad Sex: Reflections on Sexuality and the Bible - Loveday Alexander
18 Spirituality, Ethics, and Memory - John Goldingay
19 Pacing the Cage: Biblical Resonance and Embodied Testimony - Brian J. Walsh
Bibliography
Ancient Documents Index
Author Index