Empire in the New Testament
Empire in the New Testament

Author: Stanley E. Porter

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1630877328

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How does a Christian render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's? This book is the result of the Bingham Colloquium of 2007 that brought scholars from across North America to examine the New Testament's response to the empires of God and Caesar. Two chapters lay the foundation for that response in the Old Testament's concept of empire, and six others address the response to the notion of empire, both human and divine, in the various authors of the New Testament. A final chapter investigates how the church fathers regarded the matter. The essays display various methods and positions; together, however, they offer a representative sample of the current state of study of the notion of empire in the New Testament.

Jesus Is Lord, Caesar Is Not
Jesus Is Lord, Caesar Is Not

Author: Scot McKnight

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2013-03-28

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0830839917

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This volume brings together respected biblical scholars to evaluate the turn toward "empire criticism" in recent New Testament scholarship. While praising the movement for its deconstruction of Roman statecraft and ideology, the contributors also provide a salient critique of the anti-imperialist rhetoric pervading much of the current literature.

An Introduction to Empire in the New Testament
An Introduction to Empire in the New Testament

Author: Adam Winn

Publisher: SBL Press

Published: 2016-06-24

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0884141519

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Explore how empire is a crucial foreground for reading and interpreting the New Testament In the last three decades, significant attention has been given to the way in which New Testament texts engage and respond to the imperial world in which they were written. The purpose of the present volume is to introduce students and non-specialists to the growing subfield of New Testament studies known as empire studies. Contributors seek to make readers aware of the significant work that has already been produced, while also pointing them to new ways in which this field is moving forward. The contributors are Bruce W. Longenecker, Richard A. Horsley, Warren Carter, Adam Winn, Eric D. Barreto, Beth M. Sheppard, Neil Elliot, James R. Harrison, Harry O. Maier, Deborah Krause, Jason A.Whitlark, Matthew R. Hauge, Kelly D. Liebengood, and Davina C. Lopez. Features: Essays from a diverse group of interpreters who at times have differing presuppositions, methods, and concerns Articles introduce students and non-specialists to the Roman imperial realities regularly encountered by first and second century Christians Contributions explore the strategies employed by early Christians to respond to the Roman empire

Faith in the Face of Empire
Faith in the Face of Empire

Author: RAHEB

Publisher: Orbis Books

Published: 2014-02-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1608334333

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A Palestinian Christian theologian shows how the reality of empire shapes the context of the biblical story, and the ongoing experience of Middle East conflict.

Empire in the New Testament
Empire in the New Testament

Author: Stanley E. Porter

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1608995992

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How does a Christian render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's? This book is the result of the Bingham Colloquium of 2007 that brought scholars from across North America to examine the New Testament's response to the empires of God and Caesar. Two chapters lay the foundation for that response in the Old Testament's concept of empire, and six others address the response to the notion of empire, both human and divine, in the various authors of the New Testament. A final chapter investigates how the church fathers regarded the matter. The essays display various methods and positions; together, however, they offer a representative sample of the current state of study of the notion of empire in the New Testament.

The Bible and the Third World
The Bible and the Third World

Author: R. S. Sugirtharajah

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-06-11

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9780521005241

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A comprehensive history of the Bible in the Third World.

God and Empire
God and Empire

Author: John Dominic Crossan

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-03-17

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 006174428X

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The bestselling author and prominent New Testament scholar draws parallels between 1st–century Roman Empire and 21st–century United States, showing how the radical messages of Jesus and Paul can lead us to peace today Using the tools of expert biblical scholarship and a keen eye for current events, bestselling author John Dominic Crossan deftly presents the tensions exhibited in the Bible between political power and God’s justice. Through the revolutionary messages of Jesus and Paul, Crossan reveals what the Bible has to say about land and economy, violence and retribution, justice and peace, and ultimately, redemption. He examines the meaning of “kingdom of God” prophesized by Jesus, and the equality recommended to Paul by his churches, contrasting these messages of peace against the misinterpreted apocalyptic vision from the book of Revelations, that has been co-opted by modern right-wing theologians and televangelists to justify the United State’s military actions in the Middle East.

Matthew and the Margins
Matthew and the Margins

Author: Warren Carter

Publisher: Orbis Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 841

ISBN-13: 1570753245

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A controversial take on the Gospel of Matthew applies the text to history and discusses its implications for political power and spirituality. Original.

An Introduction to Empire in the New Testament
An Introduction to Empire in the New Testament

Author: Adam Winn

Publisher: SBL Press

Published: 2016-06-24

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0884141519

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Explore how empire is a crucial foreground for reading and interpreting the New Testament In the last three decades, significant attention has been given to the way in which New Testament texts engage and respond to the imperial world in which they were written. The purpose of the present volume is to introduce students and non-specialists to the growing subfield of New Testament studies known as empire studies. Contributors seek to make readers aware of the significant work that has already been produced, while also pointing them to new ways in which this field is moving forward. The contributors are Bruce W. Longenecker, Richard A. Horsley, Warren Carter, Adam Winn, Eric D. Barreto, Beth M. Sheppard, Neil Elliot, James R. Harrison, Harry O. Maier, Deborah Krause, Jason A.Whitlark, Matthew R. Hauge, Kelly D. Liebengood, and Davina C. Lopez. Features: Essays from a diverse group of interpreters who at times have differing presuppositions, methods, and concerns Articles introduce students and non-specialists to the Roman imperial realities regularly encountered by first and second century Christians Contributions explore the strategies employed by early Christians to respond to the Roman empire

In the Shadow of Empire
In the Shadow of Empire

Author: Richard A. Horsley

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0664232329

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The Bible tells the stories of many empires, and many are still considered some of the largest of the ancient and classical world: the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Persians, the Greeks, and finally the Romans. In this provocative book, nine experts bring a critical analysis of these world empires in the background of the Old and New Testaments. As they explain, the Bible developedagainstthe context of these empires, providing concrete meaning to the countercultural claims of Jews and Christians that their God was the true King, the real Emperor. Each chapter describes how to read the Bible as a reaction to empire and points to how to respond to the biblical message to resist imperial powers in every age.