A Narrative Theology of the New Testament: Exploring the Metanarrative of Exile and Restoration

by Timo Eskola

Focusing on the metanarrative of exile and restoration Timo Eskola claims that a post-liberal, narrative New Testament theology is both consistent and explanative. Combining a post-New Quest perspective on Jesus with an eschatological reading of Paul, the author states that Jesus' temple criticism aims at restoration eschatology. Jesus starts a priestly community that expects God's jubilee to begin with Jesus' work, and proceed with the preaching of the new gospel. The reception of this message in the post-Easter church results in resurrection Christology that proclaims Jesus' Davidic kingship on God's throne of glory. Both Paul and Jewish Christian teachers later present Christ's community as a new temple where believers serve the Lord as priests of the new covenant. Furthermore, restoration eschatology provides a new basis for understanding Paul's contrast with the words of the law, and his teaching of justification.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3161540123
• ISBN13: 9783161540127
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
• Length: 477 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.