Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus: a Collaborative Exploration of Context and Coherence

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.; Written by a team of internationally respected evangelical scholars, this book uses a carefully defined approach to historical Jesus studies and historical method to examine twelve key episodes in the life of Jesus. Focusing on six events from Jesus' ministry at large and six from his climactic activity in Jerusalem, the authors together probe into Jesus' life and work, from his baptism by John in the Jordan to the claim of his resurrection through the empty tomb and appearance accounts. Each essay examines the case for a particular event's authenticity, explores the social and cultural background to provide a better understanding of its historical significance, and looks at how it can help shape our overall understanding of who Jesus was and what he did. Though each chapter is the work of a single author, all of these essays, emerging from a decade-long collaborative research project, have been shaped and strengthened by stimulating discussion and debate among this remarkable group of historical Jesus scholars.; Originally published: Tubingen: Mohr Siebeck, c2009.; (Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament, 0512-1604; 247). Table of Contents: Preface -- Subject Outline -- 1. Introduction to Key Events and Actions in the Life of the Historical Jesus / Darrell L. Bock, Robert L. Webb -- 2. The Historical Enterprise and Historical Jesus Research / Robert L. Webb -- 3. Jesus' Baptism by John: Its Historicity and Significance / Robert L. Webb -- 4. Exorcisms and the Kingdom: Inaugurating the Kingdom of God and Defeating the Kingdom of Satan / Craig A. Evans -- 5. Jesus and the Twelve / Scot McKnight -- 6. The Authenticity and Significance of Jesus' Table Fellowship with Sinners / Craig L. Blomberg -- 7. Jesus and the Synoptic Sabbath Controversies / Donald A. Hagner -- 8. Peter's Declaration concerning Jesus' Identity in Caesarea Philippi / Michael J. Wilkins -- 9. Jesus'Royal Entry into Jerusalem / Brent Kinman -- 10. The Temple Incident / Klyne R. Snodgrass -- 11. The Last Supper / I. Howard Marshall -- 12. Blasphemy and the Jewish Examination of Jesus / Darrell L. Bock -- 13. The Roman Examination and Crucifixion of Jesus: Their Historicity and Implications / Robert L. Webb -- 14. Jesus' Empty Tomb and His Appearance in Jerusalem / Grant R. Osborne -- 15. Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus: A Summary / Darrell L. Bock -- List of Contributors -- Ancient Text Index -- Modern Author Index."Publisher Marketing: Using a carefully defined approach to historical Jesus studies and historical method, this collection of essays examines twelve key events in the life of Jesus that were part of a decade-long collaborative research project. Each essay examines the case for the events authenticity and then explores the social and cultural background to the event to provide an understanding of its historical significance. Review Citations: Choice 08/01/2011 (EAN 9780802866134, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Bock, Darrell L, PH. D. Darrell L. Bock (Ph. D., Aberdeen) is research professor of New Testament studies and professor of spiritual development and culture at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He has written the monograph Blasphemy and Exaltation in Judaism and the Final Examination of Jesus and volumes on Luke in both the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament and the IVP New Testament Commentary Series. Bock is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society. He serves as a corresponding editor for Christianity Today, and he has published articles in Los Angeles Times and the Dallas Morning News. Contributor Bio:  Webb, Robert L Robert L. Webb lectures in the Religious Studies Department of McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. He is the executive editor of the "Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus" (Sage) and of the monograph series "Library of Historical Jesus Studies" (a subset of LNTS, T&T Clark). He is the author of "John the Baptizer and Prophet: A Socio-Historical Study" (Sheffield Academic Press, 1991) and more recently the co-editor with Kathleen Corley of "Jesus and Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ: The Film, the Gospels, and the Claims of History" (Continuum, 2004) and with John Kloppenborg of "Reading James with New Eyes: Methodological Reassessments of the Letter of James" (T&T Clark, 2007).