New Testament scholarship
The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20
I read from ‘Parting of the Ways: Between Christianity and Judaism and Their Significance for the Character of Christianity’ by Professor James D.G. Dunn, footnote to page 77. Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in… Read More ›
I review ‘The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture’ by Professor Bart D. Ehrman
I read from ‘The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture: The Effect of Early Christological Controversies on the Text of the New Testament’ by Dr Bart D. Ehrman, published by Oxford University Press, US. 2011, pages 3-4. Victors not only write history:… Read More ›
The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel of Mark
The earliest Christian gospel (Mark) is missing the resurrection of Jesus story – but all our modern Bibles have it. I explain why.
The most powerful objection to my views on the Gospel of Jesus considered
I read from ‘Unity and Diversity: An Inquiry Into the Character of Earliest Christianity’ by Professor James D.G. Dunn. The institution of the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11 (NRSV): ‘For I received from the Lord what I also handed… Read More ›
Jesus is Lord! But what does this mean?
I discuss ‘Unity and Diversity: An Inquiry Into the Character of Earliest Christianity‘ by Professor James D.G. Dunn. Unity and Diversity is a thorough investigation into the New Testament and Christianity’s origins. It assumes the reader is familiar with the… Read More ›
NEW: Was Jesus crucified? What does the Qur’an actually say?
I discuss surah 4 verse 157 in its context and how its interpretation has been the subject of vigorous debate among Muslims for centuries. I read from ‘The Crucifixion and the Qur’an: A Study in the History of Muslim Thought’… Read More ›
Review of new book by N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird: ‘The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians’
After much toing and froing (do I really need another introduction to the New Testament in my library?) I decided to purchase N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird’s “The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History,… Read More ›
An academic excursus: A selection of mainstream New Testament scholarly views on the Christology of the Gospel of John
I think it is important for Muslims and Christians to be aware of what responsible biblical scholars are saying about the gospel of John. This gospel more than any other has laid the christological foundation for later beliefs about Jesus…. Read More ›
Further thoughts on the Gospel of Luke: Jesus as ‘Lord’ and ‘Christ’
Above all, the two most significant christological titles for Luke are surely Lord (kyrios) and Christ (christos). The word ‘kyrios’ had a very wide range of meanings. Kyrios can be just a term of polite respect to a teacher (as… Read More ›
The Gospel of Luke teaches that Jesus, the son of God, was created by God.
The consensus opinion of historians of the New Testament is that Luke was probably written around 80-85 AD. Like Matthew, Luke in chapters 1 and 2 of his gospel adds a birth narrative to Mark’s gospel. But as Professor James… Read More ›
