Essays on the Sermon on the Mount

"A diligent and carefully argued exercise in the historico-critical method, Hans Dieter Betz' Essays present the Sermon on the Mount (SM) as a pre-Matthean composition coming from a Jewish-Christian community engaged in the polemical process of constructing an identity vis-à-vis mainstream Jewish (Pharisaic) groups on the one hand and emerging Gentile Christianity on the other. It is this process that prompts the SM compiler(s) to rethink and rework the inherited Jesus tradition. Since the first appearance of the Essays in 1985 - the classic Hermeneia commentary on the SM by the author would be published in 1995 - they have remained essential reading for students of the New Testament and its Hellenistic and Jewish settings. Today, the exciting new ways of reading the Sermon suggested in Betz' seminal work continue to inform our search for a fuller and clearer grasp of the multi-faceted and dynamic world of nascent Christianity, as well as the ongoing quest for the historical Jesus." -Serge Ruzer Hebrew University of Jerusalem "The perspective that unifies these essays is the assertion that the Sermon on the Mount should be recognized and studied as an independent composition that was compiled prior to its incorporation into the Gospel of Matthew. . . . Betz argues that the Sermon on the Mount is an epitome, that is, a condensation of the teachings of Jesus, collected for the purpose of brevity and precision. Such a genre was useful, because it encouraged a follower or disciple to keep the teacher's entire system in mind." -Theology Today HANS DIETER BETZ is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at The Divinity School, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of the Hermeneia.

Religion & Spirituality

Betz, Hans Dieter

Christian Books & Bibles

Fortress Press

"A diligent and carefully argued exercise in the historico-critical method, Hans Dieter Betz' Essays present the Sermon on the Mount (SM) as a pre-Matthean composition coming from a Jewish-Christian community engaged in the polemical process of constructing an identity vis-à-vis mainstream Jewish (Pharisaic) groups on the one hand and emerging Gentile Christianity on the other. It is this process that prompts the SM compiler(s) to rethink and rework the inherited Jesus tradition. Since the first appearance of the Essays in 1985 - the classic Hermeneia commentary on the SM by the author would be published in 1995 - they have remained essential reading for students of the New Testament and its Hellenistic and Jewish settings. Today, the exciting new ways of reading the Sermon suggested in Betz' seminal work continue to inform our search for a fuller and clearer grasp of the multi-faceted and dynamic world of nascent Christianity, as well as the ongoing quest for the historical Jesus." -Serge Ruzer Hebrew University of Jerusalem "The perspective that unifies these essays is the assertion that the Sermon on the Mount should be recognized and studied as an independent composition that was compiled prior to its incorporation into the Gospel of Matthew. . . . Betz argues that the Sermon on the Mount is an epitome, that is, a condensation of the teachings of Jesus, collected for the purpose of brevity and precision. Such a genre was useful, because it encouraged a follower or disciple to keep the teacher's entire system in mind." -Theology Today HANS DIETER BETZ is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at The Divinity School, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of the Hermeneia.

In this fifth lecture of the Julius Wellhausen series, Hans Dieter Betz draws upon the Epistle to the Philippians to examine contentious questions about Paul's situation in Rome before his death. His answers emerge from a literary and historical analysis of the Philippians, in which the Apostle declares his fundamental beliefs in response to an inquiry by the Philippians (1,12). The study offers an overview of research work related to Paul's Epistle to the Philippians.

Der Apostel Paulus in Rom (Julius-Wellhausen-Vorlesung, 4) (German Edition)

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Walter de Gruyter

English summary: The volume includes 12 scholarly essays written between 1995 and 2008, in English or German. As the title of the book indicates, the presentation is in two parts. The first part includes seven essays on the theology of Paul (concerning ritual and ethics of the Lord's Supper, anthropology, sacrifice, wisdom, self-deception and self-knowledge). The second part comprises five history-of-religion studies concerning the Hellenistic philosophers Dio of Prusa and Plutarch of Chaironeia (discussing religion and ethics, worship of the deity and cultic images, history and miracle, apotheosis and empty tombs). Methodically controlled comparisons show similar and different problems of interest on both sides, which deserve attention also in contemporary discussions. German description: Der 5. Band der Gesammelten Aufsatze umfasst 12 Arbeiten aus den Jahren 1995 bis 2008, die zumeist aus Vortragen auf internationalen Tagungen hervorgegangen sind. Die auf Deutsch oder Englisch verfassten Untersuchungen sind in zwei Teile gruppiert. In Teil I befasst sich Hans Dieter Betz mit der Theologie des Paulus, in Teil II mit der griechisch-romischen Religionsgeschichte. Die Arbeiten zeigen die paulinische Theologie in Auseinandersetzung mit Themen der hellenistischen Religionsphilosophie (Ritus und Ethik des Herrenmahls, Anthropologie, Opfer, Weisheit, Selbsttauschung und Selbsterkennntnis), sowie die Philosophen Dio von Prusa und Plutarch von Chaironeia bei der literarischen Behandlung ihrer eigenen Theologien (Religion und Ethik, Gottesverehrung und Gottesbild, Geschichte und Wunder, Apotheose und leeres Grab). Im Vergleich der Themen und Methoden wird exemplarisch deutlich, wie theologische Fragen nicht nur ein innerchristliches Reservat darstellen, sondern auch, wie Philosophen religiose Fragen ihrer jeweiligen Tradition und Umwelt diskutieren.

Paulinische Theologie Und Religionsgeschichte: Gesammelte Aufsatze V (German Edition)

Mohr Siebeck

This volume comprises seven essays by Hans Dieter Betz dealing with contested passages or issues in Paul's most difficult and personal letter written during his imprisonment in Rome. The chapters represent exegetical investigations and apply the methods of rhetorical and literary criticism, including philological and historical analysis. As a result, Betz is able to offer new proposals for interpreting the apostle's unique last message to his churches. The proposals explore the letter's literary composition, genre and history; furthermore they examine Paul's situation prior to his presumed martyrdom, his expectations for the future and his relation to his churches.

Studies in Paul's Letter to the Philippians (Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament)

Phänomen Wünschelrute: Was Rutengänger wirklich können. Eine Bestandsaufnahme

Drachen Verlag

Religion Past and Present (RPP) is a complete, updated English translation of the 4th edition of the definitive encyclopedia of religion worldwide. the peerless Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart (RGG). Including the latest developments in research, Religion Past and Present encompasses a vast range of subjects connected with religion. This great resource, now at last available in English, continues the tradition of deep knowledge and authority relied upon by generations of scholars in religious, theological, and biblical studies. Religion Past and Present indisputably belongs to the small class of essential reference works. Key Features - RGG has been a standard reference work since the publication of the first edition in 1908. - Strongly international, cross-cultural and ecumenical, written by over 3,000 authors from 88 countries - Covers an unparalleled breadth of subject matter in theological and biblical studies - Up-to-date research and bibliographies make it an indispensable resource for all levels of users - Interdisciplinary articles cover a wide range of topics from history, archaeology, liturgy, law, bible, music, visual arts, politics, social sciences, natural sciences, ethics, and philosophy. - The 4th edition of RGG, the basis of the RPP translation, includes hundreds of new entries on Eastern religions and other religious subjects. The editors of RPP have added a number of articles and revised others for a global English-speaking readership. - Short definitions and cross-references enable quick and easy searching - Over 15,000 entries and 8 million words - 13 volumes and an index To download the preview please click here. RGG and RPP are also available online. For more information visit www.brillonline.nl.

Religion Past and Present, Volume 3 (Chu-Deu)

History

Jüngel, Eberhard

Janowski, Bernd

World

BRILL

Truly worldwide in its coverage, this English version of the 4th edition of the RGG, makes this gold standard of encyclopedias accessible to the English-speaking world. Taking into account the latest research developments, it offers a wide-ranging and multi-denominational approach to all aspects of the study of religion and theology.

Religion Past and Present, Volume 2 (Bia-Chr)

BROWNING, DON

Religion Past and Present is the English version of the 4th edition of Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart (RGG), the highly respected, authoritative encyclopedia of Christian theology, biblical studies and religious studies. Taking into account the latest research developments, Religion Past and Present offers a wide-ranging and multi-denominational approach to all aspects of the study of religion. Key Features - Standard reference work in the field since the publication of its first edition in 1908 - Strongly international, cross-cultural and ecumenical: over 3,000 authors from 88 countries - Covers an unparalleled breadth of subject matter in theological and biblical studies - Up-to-date research findings and bibliographies make it an indispensable resource for all levels of users - Interdisciplinary: articles cover a wide range of topics from history, archaeology, liturgy, law, bible, music, visual arts, politics, social sciences, natural sciences, ethics, and philosophy - Short definitions and cross-references make for quick and easy searching - Over 15,000 entries: 8 million words - Thirteen volumes plus index RGG and RPP are also available online. For more information visit www.brillonline.nl .

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Essays on the Sermon on the Mount

Essays on the Sermon on the Mount

Der Apostel Paulus in Rom (Julius-Wellhausen-Vorlesung, 4) (German Edition)

Paulinische Theologie Und Religionsgeschichte: Gesammelte Aufsatze V (German Edition)

Studies in Paul's Letter to the Philippians (Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament)

Phänomen Wünschelrute: Was Rutengänger wirklich können. Eine Bestandsaufnahme

Religion Past and Present, Volume 3 (Chu-Deu)

Religion Past and Present, Volume 2 (Bia-Chr)

Religion Past and Present - Set Volumes 1-14: Encyclopedia of Theology and Religion

Religion Past and Present, Volume 4 (Dev-Ezr)