Bücher der Reihe Oxford Bible Series

Explores various aspects of unity and diversity in the New Testament. The work gives special attention to the books which fall outside the central gospels and Pauline epistles - those which offer the greatest challenge to unity. The work concludes that despite variations unity prevails.

A succinct study of prophecy, both as a phenomenon in the wide context and as represented in the Bible. The author also looks at the interpretation of prophecy through history by Christians, Muslims, Jews and most recently by feminists.

This book provides a clear scholarly introduction to study of the life of Jesus and of the four New Testament gospels. In the second edition, special attention is given to ways of assessing the relevant literary and archaeological evidence. Current scholarly debates are considered, but the main emphasis is on thorough study of key passages in the gospels.

A guide to new ways of reading biblical ("Old Testament") stories. Gunn and Fewell balance discussion of theory with practical illustration. Topics include plot, character, word-play and the ideological dimensions of interpretation. The stories include "Adam and Eve" and "Jonah".

Aimed at students of theology, teachers of religious studies, the clery and all with a keen interest in the Bible, this detailed study of Paul has been designed to provide a readable and clear narrative.