Christ and the New Creation: A Canonical Approach to the Theology of the New Testament

by Matthew Y. Emerson

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 04/10/2013

Overview

In Christ and the New Creation, Matthew Emerson takes a fresh approach to understanding New Testament theology by using a canonical methodology. Although typically confined to Old Testament theology, Emerson sees fruitfulness in applying this method to New Testament theology as well. Instead of a thematic or book-by-book analysis, Emerson attempts to trace the primary theological message of the New Testament through paying attention to its narrative and canonical shape. He concludes that the order of the books of the New Testament emphasize the story of Christ’s inauguration, commissioning, and consummation of the new creation.

Key Features

• Establishes that the order of the books in the New Testament presents a reading strategy that points the reader to its theological focus that Jesus is the fulfillment of the hope in the OT by inaugurating the new creation
• Aproaches its topic of study from a standpoint of canonical theology, in order to present its effects on understanding the primary theological thrust of the NT
• Seeks to demonstrate the relevance of the order of the NT books based on some of the most important theological themes in them

Praise for Christ and the New Creation

Emerson provides us with a most fascinating project, a New Testament theology conceived by attending to the New Testament’s literary and canonical shape. I recommend Christ and the New Creation for hermeneuts, biblical theologians, and systematic theologians.

Bruce Ashford, Provost and Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

In Christ and the New Creation, Matthew Emerson ably interacts with major biblical passages and interprets the new creation theme holistically, theologically, and with an eye for how it affects the church. The writing is clear, the argument cogent, the structure appropriate, and the contribution both significant and timely.

Chris Morgan, Dean and Professor of Theology, California Baptist University

Christ and the New Creation exhibits a comprehensive mastery of a broad range of scholarly disciplines, hermeneutical methodologies, biblical themes, and a thorough grasp of the primary and secondary literature related to biblical theology. . . . While some may not affirm every aspect of the methodology or conclusions, Christ and the New Creation stimulates our intellect, challenges our conceptions, excites our imaginations, and advances the discussion toward a canonical New Testament theology.

Alan S. Bandy, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Greek, Oklahoma Baptist University

Product Details

• Title: Christ and the New Creation: A Canonical Approach to the Theology of the New Testament
• Author: Matthew Y. Emerson
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 04/10/2013
• Logos Release Date: 4/10/2013
• Pages: 206
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:CHRSTNWCRTNCNNC
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2021-04-23T21:52:12Z

About Matthew Y. Emerson

Matthew Y. Emerson, (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Dickinson Assistant Professor of Religion at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the author of several articles and Christ and the New Creation: A Canonical Approach to the the Theology of the New Testament (Wipf & Stock, 2013). Emerson also serves as a steering committee member for the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar and senior fellow for the Center for Ancient Christian Studies.