About the Author

Martin Hengel is Emeritus Professor of New Testament and Ancient Judaism, University of Tubingen, Germany.

Reviews

"Although some of Hengel s conclusions will be controversial, any reader, from the student beginning serious study of the NT to the most seasoned scholar, can learn from this erudite and well-argued book "--Sanford Lakoff "Catholic Biblical Quarterly "

"Hengel's latest volume applies his proditious scholarship to three related issues: the origin of the collection of four Gospels, the significance of the term "gospel" in early Christianity, and the central role of the Gospel of Mark...Those challenges make the book significant in the ongoing debate about the Gospels and the historical Jesus." Jon A. Weatherly, Stone-Campbell Journal, Fall 2001--Sanford Lakoff

"Libraries that have other books by this prolific and erudite author will want to add this latest." L. Gaston, Emeritus, Vancouver School of Theology, reviewing for Choice, March 2001--Sanford Lakoff "CHOICE "

"Most of the data on the canonical development of the gospels are well known, but Hengel offers an interesting refresher course as he examines and rearranges well-known pieces in this reappraisal of ancient lore Readers of Hengel's work should not fail to mine the 807 notes appended to the main text. They will be well rewarded for their diligence. Three helpful indexes conclude this informative book, which is certain to ensure lively discussion, and not least of all for Hengel's conscientious inquiry into the meaning of "Gospel."- Frederick W. Danker, Currents in Theology and Mission, Feb. 2002--Sanford Lakoff "Currents In Theology and Mission "

"Though never detached from laboriously reconstructed, historical argument, Hengel s work delivers a theological payoff. In particular, his too-brief musings on the gospel narrative s dialectical relationship with the Torah s story of salvation renew this reader s hope in the possibility of biblical theology." C.--Sanford Lakoff "Theology Today "

A very bold and provocative account of the origins of the four Gospels his erudite and fascinating argumentation deserves serious consideration. This stimulating tome wukk force many to rethink their positions regarding Gospel origins. John Paul Heil, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Theological Studies, Sept. 2001.--John Paul Heil, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, "Theological Studies "