Beyond Old and New Perspectives on Paul: Reflections on the Work of Douglas Campbell

New Testament studies are witnessing many exciting developments. And Douglas Campbells groundbreaking publications are an important contribution to future discussions relating to Paul. Familiar problems relating to justification old and new perspectives and much more besides have been tackled in fresh and exciting ways setting down challenge after challenge to all those involved in Pauline studies. Campbells publications therefore demand serious engagement. This book seeks to facilitate academic engagement with Campbells work in a unique way. It contains numerous chapters critiquing his proposals while others summarize the key themes succinctly. But it also contains Campbells own response to the reception of his work allowing him space to outline how his thinking has developed. In so doing this work allows readers to be drawn into a vitally important conversation. It is academic theology in the making and constitutes the cutting edge of Pauline studies. Campbells work is undoubtedly one of the most important game-changing contributions to New Testament scholarship in recent times. But as these excellent essays show clearly its significance extends far beyond the biblical guild for Campbell is provoking us to rethink some of the most profound and far-reaching issues facing the church today. He deserves to be far more widely known and this collection will doubtless further that end. --Jeremy Begbie Duke University North Carolina Douglas Campbell . . . has generated a conversation that crosses all theological disciplines--exegetical historical systematic ethical/political. That conversation on full and brilliant display here is contending for nothing less than the gospel of Jesus Christ. The issues matter profoundly. These essays by Campbell and by those who would support correct and criticize his work also matter. No arcane Paul scholarship here . . . essential reading for every theologian. --Douglas Harink The Kings University College Canada Douglas Campbell is a force to be reckoned with in Pauline studies. His work can be delightfully illuminating horribly confusing and absolutely frustrating--sometimes all in the same paragraph. These insightful essays by some of Campbells supporters and critics as well as by Campbell himself will help readers better engage Campbell and I think also Paul. --Michael J. Gorman St. Marys Seminary & University Maryland Douglas Campbells groundbreaking interpretation of Paul deserves a wide audience and continuing discussion and this book is an exemplary model of gracious critical and appreciative conversation on matters of crucial importance to all who care about the Apostle Pauls liberating good news. --Susan Eastman Duke Divinity School North Carolina Chris Tilling is Lecturer in New Testament Studies at St Mellitus College London and visiting Lecturer in Theology at Kings College London. He is the author of Pauls Divine Christology (2012).