Full Description
Genesis in the New Testament brings together a set of specially commissioned studies by authors who are experts in the field. After an introductory chapter on the use of Genesis in the Dead Sea Scrolls and second temple literature, each of the New Testament books that contain quotations from Genesis are discussed: Matthew, Mark, Luke-Acts, John, Paul, Deutero-Paul, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter and Jude, Revelation. The book provides an overview of the status, role and function of Genesis in the first century. It considers the Greek and Hebrew manuscript traditions and offers insights into the various hermeneutical stances of the New Testament authors and the development of New Testament theology. The book follows on from acclaimed volumes considering Isaiah, Deuteronomy and the Minor Prophets in a similar manner.
Contents
Abbreviations; List of Contributors; Introduction; Chapter 1: Genesis in Early Jewish Literature, Jacques van Ruiten; Chapter 2: Genesis in Mark's Gospel, Stephen Ahearne-Kroll; Chapter 3: Genesis in Matthew's Gospel, Jeaninne Brown; Chapter 4: Genesis in Luke-Acts, Peter Mallen; Chapter 5: Genesis in John's Gospel and 1 John, Maarten Menken; Chapter 6: Genesis in Paul, David Lincicum; Chapter 7: Genesis in Deutero-Pauline Epistles, James Aageson; Chapter 8: Genesis in Hebrews, Susan Docherty; Chapter 9: Genesis in James, 1 and 2 Peter and Jude, David Allen; Chapter 10: Genesis in Revelation, Steve Moyise; Index of Quotations and Allusions - New Testament Order; Index of Quotations and Allusions - Genesis Order; Index of Modern Authors.
