Richard N. Longenecker (1930-2021) was a distinguished New
Testament scholar who taught for many years at Wycliffe College,
University of Toronto. He was the author of numerous books,
including Paul, Apostle of Liberty; The Christology of Early Jewish
Christianity; New Testament Social Ethics for Today; Introducing
Romans: Critical Issues in Paul's Most Famous Letter, and the New
International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Romans.
Reformed Review
"Readers . . . who are struggling to define and implement
strategies for discipleship in the churches will find this volume
helpful and provoking as a pretext and foundation for their work.
As to the readability, the authors have hit their intended mark in
most cases, creating a collection of accessible and intelligent
essays for the layperson and clergyperson alike." Bibliotheca
Sacra
"A thorough study of the many facets of discipleship in the New
Testament, written for scholars and church leaders alike." Calvin
Theological Journal
"For preachers, there are many sermon ideas embedded in this
excellent book. For theologians and professors, this is a highly
readable popularization of all the main ideas about discipleship
circulating in responsible arenas at the present time." Catholic
Biblical Quarterly
"A useful collection of articles on discipleship." Reformed
Theological Review (Australia)
"This is a worthwhile collection of essays, providing the necessary
building-blocks for the construction of the New Testament portrait
of those who respond to the gospel of Jesus. Each essay could be
fruitfully read before preaching upon the section of the New
Testament under its purview." Religious Studies Review
"This collection will help the intended audience of laypeople,
students, and ministers to appreciate the diversity of NT teachings
on discipleship and to use these insights to live fuller Christian
lives themselves." Scripture Bulletin (U.K.)
"In general, this book can provide the committed Christian with
material prayer, the pastor with the possibility of composing
interesting, informed and balanced homilies and the undergraduate
with an introduction to different approaches to the text. Above all
it encourages a close attentive reading of the inspired word of God
which in turn challenged the meaning of what one is living." The
Bible Today
"A fine collection of essays on discipleship that offers a
comprehensive treatment of the New Testament materials, spanning
the Gospels, Acts, Paul's letters, and other New Testament
writings. . . In each instance the essays engage the text, are
sensitive to the overall framework of the particular New Testament
book, and interact with current scholarly literature. Overall this
volume provides the reader with a sound and theologically rich
treatment." The Expository Times
"Thirteen scholars . . . discuss the varied concepts of
discipleship in the New Testament and seek to draw out some simple
applications to modern Christian life. The chapters are
well-organized, well-documented and balanced. . . Useful to
students, clergy and others wishing to study, or preach on,
discipleship."
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