Muted Voices of the New Testament

The twelve essays in this volume, along with an introduction and epilogue, address issues of identity in Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles ... Scholars interested in these texts, the developments of early Christianity, or the topic of identity will find this volume helpful. * Reading Religion *

Katherine M. Hockey is Associate Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, UK Madison N. Pierce is a Research Assistant University of Durham, UK. Francis Watson is Professor of New Testament at the University of Durham University, UK.

Contents List of Tables List of Contributors List of Abbreviations 1. Introduction Katherine M. Hockey, Madison N. Pierce and Francis Watson 2. Tradition and Innovation: Reassessing 1 Peters Contributions to the Making of Christian Identity David G. Horrell 3. 1 Peter 4.16: Shame, Emotion, and Christian Self-Perception Katherine M. Hockey 4. Building a Holy House: Identity Formation in the Community Rule, 4QFlorilegium, and 1 Peter - 2.4-10 - Katie Marcar 5. Identity, Eschatology and Ethics in 2 Peter 2.17-22 - Scott Hafemann 6. 'From the Beginning': The Formation of an Apostolic Christian Identity in 2 Peter and 1-3 John - David R. Nienhuis 7. Remember: 'Jesus Saved a People out of Egypt' - Ruth Anne Reese 8. Messianic Jewish Identity in James - Richard Bauckham 9. 'Every Perfect Gift': James, Paul and the Created Order - Francis Watson 10. 'Handsome is...': Profiling the Children of God in 1 John - Wendy E.S. North 11. Wilderness Identity and Pentateuchal Narrative: Distinguishing Between Jesus' Inauguration and Maintenance of the New Covenant in Hebrews - David M. Moffitt 12. Hebrews 3.7-4.11 and the Spirit's Speech to the Community - Madison N. Pierce 13. In or Near? Heavenly Access and Christian Identity in Hebrews Nicholas J. Moore 14. Epilogue: A Reflection Robert W. Wall Bibliography Indexes