In Rhetoric, History, and Theology: Interpreting the New Testament, the contributors interpret the New Testament and early Christian literature in light of their rhetorical, historical, and theological elements.

The subjects of rhetoric, history, and theology intersect in unique ways within New Testament and early Christian literature. The contributors of this volume represent a wide range of perspectives but share a common interest in the interpretation of these texts in light of their rhetorical, historical, and theological elements. What results is a fresh and perceptive reading of the New Testament and early Christianity literature.

1.Divine Revelation in the Pentateuch

Bill T. Arnold

2.Mary, Martha, Jesus, and Their Jewish Context

Amy-Jill Levine

3.Why is John’s Gospel Different?

Richard Bauckham

4.Hermeneutics, Revelation, and the Drama of St. John’s Gospel

Gary M. Burge

5.The Obedient Son: Jesus’s Sonship in Light of Ancient Honor Conventions

Craig S. Keener

6.The Story and Mission of God in Luke-Acts

David A. DeSilva

7.The Origin of the Household Codes in the Light of 1 Corinthians 7 as Anti-Aristotelian Advice on Household Management

Judith Gundry

8.Sister Phoebe: Ἀδελφή As an Honorific Descriptor in Rom 16:1-2

Nijay K. Gupta

9.Eusebeia as Social Respectability: The Public Life of the Christian Pastor

Scot McKnight

10.Rhetoric for the Rusticas: In Search of the Historical Timothy and Implications for the Rhetoric of 1–2 Timothy

Jason A. Myers

11.Onesimus: Still a Runaway Slave

Jeffrey A. D. Weima

12.Paul and “the Good”: A Survey of the Subject

Todd D. Still

13.Water, Blood, and Spirit in 1 John 5:6–8 Once More: The Contribution of Rhetorical Analysis

Duane F. Watson

14.The Vision of God and the Kingdom of God: Theological and Ecumenical Reflections

N. T. Wright

15.“I am a Christian”: Blandina’s Example of Christian Endurance and Courage

Lynn H. Cohick

16.The Christology of Jesus: Another Look Thirty Years Later

Craig A. Evans