Biblical Studies

Two decades after its original publication in 1986 ' decades rife with controversy and spirited debate about virtually every aspect of the history of ancient Israel ' A History of Ancient Israel and Judah continues to serve classrooms....

Asks how the term 'gospel' came to be used both for proclamation and narrative, and why the church in forming the canon of scripture chose to include four different and sometimes contradictory accounts of the life of Jesus.

Characteristically scholarly examination of the origin and authorship of the Fourth Gospel, within the context of the community to which it relates. Skilful detective work traces the trail back to a figure who witnessed the death of Jesus in...

A challenging textbook for level two and three New Testament scholars. The new material is the author's critical refinement of all the original issues covered. New Testament study, the synoptic question, and the origins of Christianity are all...