James, 1 & 2 Peter, And Early Jesus Traditions (The Library Of New Testament Studies, 478)

This book studies comparisons and possible trajectories between three 'catholic' epistles, and traditions associated with Jesus. Part A analyzes why James would recall the teachings of Jesus, how he alters these teachings, and what such adaptation suggests about his audience. Part B turns to the Jesus tradition and 1 and 2 Peter. What can 1 Peter's use of Isaiah 53 tell us about the historical Jesus? How has 1 Peter conflated early Jesus traditions with those of ancient Judaism in order to develop certain ideas? How does 2 Peter allude to Gospel traditions? Moreover, how does the author of 2 Peter use early Jesus traditions as a sort of testimony? The book is an important contribution to scholarship on source criticism, ancient rhetoric, and the influence of Hellenistic, Judean and Roman traditions on early Christianity.

• | Author: Alicia J. Batten, John S. Kloppenborg
• | Publisher: T&T Clark
• | Publication Date: Apr 21, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Religion
• | ISBN-10: 056766791X
• | ISBN-13: 9780567667915