Troubling Texts in the New Testament: Essays in Honour of Rob Van Houwelingen (Contributions to Biblical Exegesis & Theology, 113)

This Volume Offers A Collection Of Twenty-two Essays On 'troubling Texts' In The New Testament. They Are Troubling For Several Reasons, Ranging From Linguistic Problems To A Clash Of Worldviews. Each Author Studies One Troubling Text From A New Testament Document That Is Close To Their Own Area Of Scholarly Expertise. Authors Explain Why They Regard The Chosen Text As Troubling, Deal With Possible Textual Problems, And Highlight Relevant Historical And/or Theological Contexts. All Essays Conclude With A Fresh Interpretation Of The Text And A Reflection On Its Contemporary Significance. Myriam Klinker-de Klerck, Arco Den Heijer, Jermo Van Nes (eds.). Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Preface -- Introduction / Myriam Klinker-de Klerck ; Arco Den Heijer ; Jermo Van Nes -- Thunderbolt From The Open Sky: Jesus' Claim On Revelation / Henk Bakker -- A Troubling Instruction From Jesus In Matthew 23:3? / Francois Viljoen -- An Uncomfortable Story From The New Testament: About Making Friends With The Mammon (luke 16:1-13) / Bart J. Koet -- Thinking Twice: Reconsidering The Johannine Presentation Of The Temple Incident (john 2:13-15) / Roelof Alkema -- Hapax Legomena In The Pericope Adulterae (john 7:53-8:11): A Linear Regression Analysis Of Johannine Vocabulary / Jermo Van Nes -- Was John's Jesus Anti-jewish And Anti-semitic? Fresh Perspectives On John 8:44 / Jacobus Kok -- The Outpouring Of The Spirit On All People: Acts 2:17-18 As Key To Explicating Inclusive Language / Erik A. De Boer -- An Unbearable Yoke? The View Of The Law In The Last Words Of Peter In Acts (acts 15:7-11) / Arco Den Heijer -- Acts 23:27 And Acts 16:6: Two Problem Passages That Require Better Explanations / Stanley E. Porter -- How To Inherit The Kingdom Of God? First Corinthians 6:1-11 And Kenotic Suffering Through The Lens Of Honour Discourse / Myriam Klinker-de Klerck -- Unavoidable Haireseis In The Church: 1 Corinthians 11:19 In Patristic Reception Between 350 And 450 Ad / Riemer Roukema -- God's Election Of The ἐκκλησία In Ephesians 1:4 / Mark Grundeken -- Gender Trouble In 1 Timothy 2:8-15 / Peter-ben Smit -- Saving Wealthy Ephesian Women From A Self-centerd Way Of Life (1 Tim 2:15): Salvation By Childbearing In The Context Of Ancient Arguments Against Sexual Intercourse, Pregnancy, And Child-rearing / Armin Baum -- Paul's Plea To Philemon: The Societal And Rhetorical Context Of An Unstated Request / Michael Mulder -- About To Disappear: Hebrews 8:13 And The Destruction Of The Temple / William Den Hollander -- Through The Eternal Spirit (heb 9:14): The Arguments For And Implications Of Interpreting The Phrase As A Reference To The Holy Spirit / Albert Coetsee -- Imagery, Intratextuality And Sexual Impurity In Jude 22-23 / Riemer A. Faber -- Coping With Revelation 2:20-23 / Jan Willem Van Henten -- Who Can This Be? Reconsidering The Rider On The White Horse (revelation 6:2) / Pieter J. Lalleman -- Death As The Ultimate Enemy Of God And Creation: The Key To The Interpretation Of The Four Horsemen In Revelation 6:1-8 / Pieter G.r. De Villiers -- Identity Matters In The Book Of Revelation: The Rhetorical Device Of σύγκρισις As A Key To Its Structure And Message / Arie W. Zwiep -- Indices -- Tabula Gratulatoria -- Personalia - About The Authors