From Jesus to the New Testament: Early Christian Theology and the Origin of the New Testament Canon (Baylor-mohr Siebeck Studies in Early Christianity) - Hardcover

"Jens Schroter's collection of essays seeks to penetrate deeply below the surface of the New Testament and its history and historical figures, and to bring into a meaningful perspective the theology and history that gave rise to the faith of the earliest Christians. Many think a New Testament canon is a snapshot of what went on, but Schrater shows that the canon itself can only be understood in light of a long history of developments in different directions." -- Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary "Schroter does what very few New Testament scholars -- whether English- or German-speaking-manage: to ground his historical analysis explicitly in a nuanced and sophisticated theoretical discussion of what it means to do history. Schrater's book serves as a superb introduction to and analysis of German New Testament scholarship." -- Adele Reinhartz, Full Professor, Department of Classics and Religious Studies, University of Ottawa Every chapter in this collection has rich insights for students of the NT and early Christianity. Its methodological sophistication makes it a must read. -- Pheme Perkins, Boston College -- Theological Studies This is an interesting collection of essays, which raises some fundamental historical, theological, and canonical issues. -- Paul Foster, University of Edinburgh -- The Expository Times From Jesus to the New Testament is one of the most significant books on canonical issues to emerge in recent years. While somewhat more inclusive and erudite than other studies (especially Part i), Schroeter presents a readable work that is both intellectually stimulating and understandable. -- Arthur G. Patzia, Fuller Theological Seminary -- Journal of Reformed Theology Schroeter's study will undoubtedly spark new discussion about the formation of the canon. -- Theological Book Review From Jesus to the New Testament is a stimulating monograph for multiple reasons, and should, I expect, elicit excitement for more volumes from the joint venture of Baylor and Mohr-Siebeck. The translation by Wayne Coppins is clear and readable, and he should be thanked for his work in making Schroeter's work accessible. -- Joshua W. Jipp, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School -- Bulletin for Biblical Research

As the inaugural volume in the Baylor-Mohr Siebeck Studies in Early Christianity series, Jens SchrAter's celebrated From Jesus to the New Testament is now available for the first time in English. SchrAter provides a rich narrative to Christian history by looking back upon the theological forces that created the New Testament canon. Through his textual, historical, and hermeneutical examination of early Christianity, SchrAter reveals how various writings that form the New Testament's building blocks are all held together. Jesus not only bound the New Testament, but launched a theological project that resulted in the canon. SchrAter's study will undoubtedly spark new discussion about the formation of the canon.