Why Christ Matters: Toward a New Testament Christology

…Keck’s essays are solid reminders of important, ongoing debates between historical analysis and theological interpretation of the New Testament writings.

These essays are creative and valuable for New Testament scholarship.

Students would do well to disciple themselves to Keck’s approach to his subject matter, which is characterized by unusual clarity, independence of judgment, and theological acuity. Pastors and teachers who work through this volume will find in Keck an exemplar of theological reasoning and close engagement with biblical texts.