James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Early Jesus Traditions

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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 Peters 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.

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By attending to the argument of each contributor and comparing them with each other, one gets a glimpse into the exciting world of research into the early Jesus traditions as refracted through Jamesian and Petrine studies. This is already reason enough to make this volume worth reading. * Expository Times *
The collection as a whole spans a methodological divide that demonstrates the scope and difficulty of traditional historical-critical approaches as applied to these three letters while also offering a sample of ways forward that take into account the broader contexts of their production and rhetoric. * The Catholic Biblical Quarterly *
Each contribution is a unique insight into the letters and research situation. * The Swedish Exegetical Yearbook 2016 (Bloomsbury Translation) *
This volume is highly recommended for scholars with interests in reception criticism, in the history of interpretation or in these particular NT books. The comprehensive index adds to the usefulness of the volume. * Religious Studies Review *

Author Bio

Alicia J. Batten is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Conrad Grebel University College, Canada. John S. Kloppenborg is Professor of Religion at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is well-known for his ground-breaking work on the Sayings Gospel Q.