tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post7437868723526858759..comments2023-11-03T11:37:04.473+00:00Comments on nothing new under the sun: Resurrection books?byron smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-4709917340710232722007-07-11T17:10:00.000+01:002007-07-11T17:10:00.000+01:00Byron... just a pithy reply to your comment regard...Byron... just a pithy reply to your comment regarding Christians that don't read much theology being shocking. Indeed, since I read a lot, this is shocking to me to. But what is more shocking is Christians that don't practice their theology.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349302232084350190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-41071790691210019222007-07-09T08:32:00.000+01:002007-07-09T08:32:00.000+01:00Thanks Michael, I'll definitely have a look at the...Thanks Michael, I'll definitely have a look at the first book. And thanks for your prayers.<BR/><BR/>Paul - thanks, I'll keep an eye out for it.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-52053221388595247492007-07-09T08:02:00.000+01:002007-07-09T08:02:00.000+01:00Byron,Have a hunt in a second hand store for Micha...Byron,<BR/><BR/>Have a hunt in a second hand store for Michael Ramsey's <I>The Resurrection of Christ</I>.Paul Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786802640380693584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-26665511156395048982007-07-09T05:51:00.000+01:002007-07-09T05:51:00.000+01:00Well, the Aussie Thorwald Lorenzon also has a popu...Well, the Aussie Thorwald Lorenzon also has a popularization of his larger work. <I>Ressurection, Discipleship, Justice: Affirming the Resurrection of Jesus Today</I>(Smyth & Helwys, 2003) is quite good on the theological dimensions, but discussion of the historical evidence is not as strong here as in his earlier book.<BR/><BR/>The conservative philosopher, Stephen T. Davis' book, <I>Risen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-83685315818594110872007-07-09T00:38:00.000+01:002007-07-09T00:38:00.000+01:00Bobby - yes, I'm familiar with some of Dr Craig's ...Bobby - yes, I'm familiar with some of Dr Craig's work and have heard him speak a few times. Personally, I think his apologetics could become more theological (see the final paragraph of <A HREF="http://nothing-new-under-the-sun.blogspot.com/2007/07/dawkins-night-review-part-iii.html" REL="nofollow">this post</A>). The particular 740 page book we're talking about (<I>The Resurrection of the Son byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-40216869121677359792007-07-08T21:58:00.000+01:002007-07-08T21:58:00.000+01:00In addition to some of the other suggestions alrea...In addition to some of the other suggestions already mentioned, I'd recommend: <BR/><BR/>1) Richard Gaffin: <I>Resurrection and Redemption</I> is v. good exegetically & theologically. Concentrates solely on Paul, but excellent stuff. This is the book for the meaning and significance of Jesus' resurrection.(P&R, 1987 2nd ed). <BR/><BR/>2) Paul Beasley-Murray <I>The Message of the Resurrection</I> Guy Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184743462264437085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-22902610518764376982007-07-08T21:27:00.000+01:002007-07-08T21:27:00.000+01:00Great news on the scan Byron. Sadly, I haven't got...Great news on the scan Byron. <BR/><BR/>Sadly, I haven't got anything to add to the books already mentioned. Unfortunately, the Bible Speaks Today volume "I Believe in the Resurrection" by Beasley-Murray is not great, which is a shame because I reckon the market is wide open for a good book pitched at that level on the resurrection.<BR/><BR/>You busy?Rory Shinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378270111323220078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-89230387424877523512007-07-08T11:18:00.000+01:002007-07-08T11:18:00.000+01:00Congrats on your CT scan's negative results, Byron...Congrats on your CT scan's negative results, Byron!<BR/><BR/>I want to second Jason's recommendation of Lorenzen, Thorwald,<I>Resurrection and discipleship. Interpretive models, biblical reflections,<BR/>theological consequences</I>. Maryknoll: Orbis, 1995.<BR/><BR/>Lorenzon analyzes different models of the Rez. and its relation to history and shows how each have different theological Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-81319533114212480982007-07-08T09:06:00.000+01:002007-07-08T09:06:00.000+01:00His focus is pretty much apologetic, and not neces...His focus is pretty much <EM>apologetic</EM>, and not necessarily theological, so no . . . but then you have those 700+ "paged" books that pick it up from there ;).<BR/><BR/>I'm new to your blog, it appears you have been struggling with cancer? I want you to know that I will be praying for you, Byron.<BR/><BR/>In ChristAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-64951258498346210092007-07-07T22:55:00.000+01:002007-07-07T22:55:00.000+01:00Thanks bobby - does WLC say much about the meaning...Thanks bobby - does WLC say much about the <I>meaning</I> of the resurrection?byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-61086754584397346122007-07-07T19:56:00.000+01:002007-07-07T19:56:00.000+01:00Byron,Hello. How about:Knowing the Truth About the...Byron,<BR/><BR/>Hello. How about:<BR/><BR/><EM>Knowing the Truth About the Resurrection: Our Response to the Empty Tomb (Knowing the Truth)</EM> by William Lane Craig<BR/><BR/>or<BR/><BR/><EM>Jesus' Resurrection: Fact or Figment?: A Debate Between William Lane Craig and Gerd Ludemann</EM><BR/><BR/>or<BR/><BR/><EM>Case for the Resurrection of Jesus</EM> by Gary R. Habermas<BR/><BR/>Anyway there Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-77254723193395852007-07-07T17:05:00.000+01:002007-07-07T17:05:00.000+01:00Byron. I recently ordered a copy of von Balthasar'...Byron. I recently ordered a copy of von Balthasar's <I>Mysterium Paschale</I>. It arrived today. A quick flick through tells me that it too could be considered a good option for a book on the resurrection, not least because it deals with the resurrection in light of the whole passion narrative. Anyway, for what it's worth ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-77247018275173200732007-07-07T15:52:00.000+01:002007-07-07T15:52:00.000+01:00Jason & Frank - thanks for more thoughts. This who...Jason & Frank - thanks for more thoughts. This whole discussion is very useful.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-28486899030794099562007-07-07T15:37:00.000+01:002007-07-07T15:37:00.000+01:00Jason that is an impressive list. I didn't find Lü...Jason that is an impressive list. I didn't find Lüdemann that helpful when I read it, but that was at least a year ago now. It was fairly technical. Tom Wright does a much better job and the Challenge of Jesus (which is what immediately sprung to mind) might be perfect for someone with no background in theology/scriptural studies. <BR/><BR/>I haven't read that Ladd text, I find him a bit on the One of Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479227411431959461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-17220886109379623762007-07-07T12:54:00.000+01:002007-07-07T12:54:00.000+01:00Byron. For a starter, I'd probably recommend somet...Byron. For a starter, I'd probably recommend something like Ladd's <I>I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus</I>. Also a read through Calvin's <I>Institutes</I> Book 3.25 is most fruitful and written precisely for that kind of reader.<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen it for ages, but something like Barnett's <I>Is the New Testament Reliable?: A Look at the Historical Evidence</I> may include a useful Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-73186456147853480832007-07-07T09:28:00.000+01:002007-07-07T09:28:00.000+01:00Rev Sam - I did come across that book a few years ...Rev Sam - I did come across that book a few years ago while writing an essay. I can't remember which chapter(s) I read, but I don't remember being impressed. Were there particular bits you liked?<BR/><BR/>Jason - thanks, that's an impressive list and I look forward to your reviews! Are there any in particular you would recommend for an investigator with little or no knowledge of theology/byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-45462584361898609432007-07-07T09:07:00.000+01:002007-07-07T09:07:00.000+01:00Byron. Pannenberg was the most helpful I came acro...Byron. Pannenberg was the most helpful I came across some years back when I did a bit of reading on the topic. Other helpful books/essays worth check out are...<BR/><BR/>Moltmann, J. “The Resurrection of Christ: Hope for the World”, in D’Costa, G. (ed.). Resurrection Reconsidered. Oxford: One World, 1996, 73-86.<BR/><BR/>Davis, Stephen. “‘Seeing’ the Risen Jesus”, in Davis, S., Kendall, D. & Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-67674304136150652202007-07-07T07:51:00.000+01:002007-07-07T07:51:00.000+01:00Have you come across this book?Have you come across <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Interdisciplinary-Symposium-Jesus/dp/0198269854/ref=sr_1_1/104-4565457-9851935?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1183791021&sr=8-1" REL="nofollow">this book</A>?Sam Charles Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088870675715850624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-45503169743818059712007-07-07T07:41:00.000+01:002007-07-07T07:41:00.000+01:00Thanks for these comments.I agree with Ben that I ...Thanks for these comments.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Ben that I really wish he'd said more theologically, but maybe he is saving that for book 4. In any case, I was thinking of books to recommend to interested invesitgators, or perhaps to Christians who don't read much theology (as shocking as that may be!). At the moment, <I>The Challenge of Jesus</I> is a great give-away book, but I was wondering byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-91858077416497633892007-07-07T07:08:00.000+01:002007-07-07T07:08:00.000+01:00Of course, the problem with that 740-page book is ...Of course, the problem with that 740-page book is that it has far too little to say about the actual <I>meaning</I> of the resurrection. I think it's an excellent book, of course -- but the arguments that "it really happened" and that "it was a real body" can only go so far! (As for the size problem: Wright's little book <I>The Challenge of Jesus</I> includes a chapter that basically summarises Ben Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800127501735910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-76322346985738310372007-07-07T04:59:00.000+01:002007-07-07T04:59:00.000+01:00Well, 817 if you count the Bibliography and the In...Well, 817 if you count the Bibliography and the Index... And I have to put my vote on that one. It is by far and away the best complete look at the resurrection that I've ever read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com