This stands in marked contract to rudolf bultmann, who opened his famous two volume new testament theology thus. The foundation of new testament theology hardcover july 1, 1997 by adolf schlatter author 5. Adolf schlatter examines the foundation of the new. That the new testament authors had their own preconceived notions about how the physical universe came to be and how it is structured i. Includes english translations of two essays originally written in german. Kostenberger is associate professor of new testament at southeastern baptist theological seminary in wake forest, north carolina. Jul 31, 2005 as well as his famous volumes on new testament theology and dogmatics, he wrote numerous commentaries, exegetical studies, and books on philosophy, ethics, church history, judaism, and more. Translating adolf schlatters faith in the new testament. Andreas kostenberger has a very nice post about the brilliant and pious biblical scholar, adolf schlatter 18521938.
We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Adolf schlatter 18521938 was a conservative lutheran theologian, a lecturer at berne, and professor of new testament and systematic theology at greifswald university and tubingen. In 1997 and 1999, he translated the twovolume new testament theology by swissgerman scholar adolf schlatter, bringing this specific work to the englishspeaking world for the first time, along with another of his books, do we know jesus. Biblical interpretation, biblical theology, new testament tagged with. But if the books of the new testament are studied with a view towards how this drives the plot of the story or rhetoric of the argument, then one can observe the use of cosmological language to inform and affect. He also wrote an introduction to the bible, books on the history of philosophy, and specialized studies on nearly every question that arises in biblical studies. Written during the height of german rationalism, schlatters works demonstrate the resilience of orthodox new.
The theology of the apostles is the second of adolf schlatter s twovolume new testament theology. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter, robert morgan writes. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter studies in biblical theology, second 9781606087077 by morgan, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It offers fresh insights not only to readers interested in adolf schlatter s theology in particular, but also to students and professionals from the historical and dogmatic disciplines in general. This book is definitely a book to take your time reading. Jan 29, 2018 appearing for the first time in english, the history of the christ is a translation of adolf schlatter s first volume of his new testament theology series. The viewpoint and explanations provided are very enlightened, but result in such personal revelations and brings the reader to a whole new level of understanding of the meaning and purpose of jesus christ, who he is and what he truly represents.
The development of new testament theology 9780801021893 by schlatter, adolf and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter by robert morgan online at alibris. Here schlatter explores how the new testament writers used christs teachings to formulate practical doctrines, and how they drew upon his life and work to establish core theological confessions. Kostenberger is well qualified to talk about schlatter, since he is himself the translator of schlatters marvellous twovolume new testament theology originally published in 190910, and published in english in 199798 as the history of the christ and the theology of the apostles. See all books authored by adolf schlatter, including the history of the christ. Robert morgans classic work on the nature of new testament theology, including his translations of william wredes the task and method of new testament theology and adolf schlatter s the theology of the new testament and dogmatics. Appearing for the first time in english, the history of the christ is a translation of adolf schlatter s first volume of his new testament read filed under. His insistence on the distinction between the two horizons of the biblical text, the ancient and the contemporary, and his affirmation of the preeminence of the first horizon are as timely today as they were then.
Translator, andreas j kostenberger, prefaces adolf schlatters new testament theology, of which this book forms the second half. The writing style is extremely lofty and takes lots of water to swallow. I would particularly recommend the writings of adolf schlatter as classic conservative accounts. His writings were idiosyncratic in both method and style, and paid little heed to scholarly fashion. And yet, more than sixty years after his death, we find ourselves in the midst of a significant schlatter revival. Written during the height of german rationalism, schlatters works demonstrate the resilience of orthodox new testament scholarship in an age when it had virtually disappeared from the academy. With this statement adolf schlatter grounds new testament theology in the historical jesus. Buy new testament theology 2 vol set by adolf schlatter in hardback format at koorong 0801022029. The nature of new testament theology wipf and stock publishers. The second volume of schlatter s new testament theology demon. We believe that good scholarship should be available to all, so weve placed schlatter s faith in the new testament on prepub.
Jun 23, 2006 in the foreword to the history of the christ in 1920, schlatter wrote, the knowledge of jesus is the foremost, indispensable centerpiece of new testament theology. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter book. These two volumes present a distinctly traditional lutheran perspective on new testament theology. New testament theology schlatter, adolf, kostenberger, andreas j. The foundation of new testament theology by adolf schlatter, dr.
New testament theology 0801022029 by schlatter, adolf. May 19, 2012 faith in the new testament by adolf schlatter. Jun 27, 2006 kostenberger is well qualified to talk about schlatter, since he is himself the translator of schlatters marvellous twovolume new testament theology originally published in 190910, and published in english in 199798 as the history of the christ and the theology of the apostles. He has translated adolf schlatter s twovolume new testament theology, the history of the christ baker, 1997 and. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter 2, studies in biblical theology, issn 00817589.
Adolf schlatter was a worldleading protestant theologian and professor specialising in the new testament and systematics at greifswald, berlin and tubingen. Schlatter claimed the primacy of historical research in new testament theology, rejecting the intrusion of subjective, idealistic notions into the discipline. The message of jesus is a presupposition for the theology. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter. Nov 26, 20 schlatter wrote copiouslycritical new testament commentaries, as well as more popular studies on the bible. For the vast majority of readers, it would be far more useful to examine peter ballas challenges to new testament theology tubingen, 1997, and now available from hendrickson. The foundation of new testament theology 9780801020896 by schlatter, adolf and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
This stands in marked contract to rudolf bultmann, who opened his famous twovolume new testament theology thus. Past reception of schlatter s twovolume new testament theology, now becoming. Adolf schlatter books list of books by author adolf schlatter. His approach to faith, science and biblical criticism was a breath of fresh air for numerous theology students, giving them hope in an otherwise antisupernatural. Adolf schlatter examines the foundation of the new testaments the ologyjesus christand unpacks the way the new testaments authors understood his life, ministry, and work. The english translation of both volumes of schlatters new testament theology.
The muchanticipated english edition of adolf schlatters influential new testament theology that centers in christ and defends the gospels historical truth. One of the most prolific new testament scholars of the twentieth century, schlatter produced more than 400 separate scholarly articles on the new testament. Biblical resources archive page 2 of 12 biblical foundations. Foundation of new testament theology by adolf schlatter hardcover mint condition. New testament theology more editions of new testament theology. Translator, andreas j kostenberger, prefaces adolf schlatter s new testament theology, of which this book forms the second half. Adolf schlatter 1852 1938 posted by ben myers on the weekend, with my saturday morning toast and tea i read werner neuers little book adolf schlatter.
This was the most outstanding effort from a conservative theological standpoint at the turn of the 20th century from the continent in that it retained a dogmatic interest whilst defending the historical approach to theology, without rejecting the idea of revelation. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter description contributors related books. A biography of germanys premier biblical theologian, trans. While there occasionally appeared studies on schlatter s dogmatic outline in the irst decades ater his death,17 scholarship in general focused mainly on schlatter s new testament legacy. He has also translated a number of other works written in german, and has recently coauthored encountering the new testament.
Aug 11, 2015 union with christ is the first extensive work on the christology of swiss theologian adolf schlatter 18521938. The theology of the apostles is the second volume of adolf schlatter s twovolume new testament theology. The development of new testament theology by adolf schlatter, dr. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Adolf schlatter 16 august 1852 19 may 1938 was a worldleading protestant theologian and professor specialising in the new testament and systematics at greifswald, berlin and tubingen. The contribution of william wrede and adolf schlatter studies in biblical theology 9780334011040 by morgan, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Cosmology and new testament theology the gospel coalition. Biblical scholarship, biblical theology, new testament. Isbn 9780801022029 9780801022029 hardcover, baker pub group, 1999.
Schlatter has published more than 400 scholarly and popular pieces during his academic career. New testament theology 2 vol set by adolf schlatter koorong. New testament theology 2 vol set by adolf schlatter. A biography of germanys premier biblical theologian into english. Between the ages of 77 and 85 he wrote his nine big scholarly new testament commentaries more than one a year. He is an evangelical scholar, author, and founder of biblical foundations, an organization devoted to encouraging a return to the biblical foundations in the home, the church, and. Sep 10, 2010 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Introduction robert morgans the nature of new testament theology is a helpful introduction to the contemporary debate about what. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. This volume allows readers to access the foundational components of schlatter s understanding of how the new testament writers thought about christ, his teachings, and his work on the cross. The nature of new testament theology robert morgan the task and methods of new testament theology william wrede the theology of the new testament and dogmatics adolf schlatter. William wrede and adolf schlatter on new testament theology published on 01 jan 2004 by brill. Find new testament theology 0801022029 by schlatter, adolf. Schlatter was unique among twentiethcentury new testament scholars.
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