"If all you know is the New Testament, you do not know the New Testament" - so the late New Testament scholar Martin Hengel is reputed to have said. According to the Scriptures considers the way in the New Testament writers utilized the Jewish Scriptures in order to describe, articulate and evaluate the death of Jesus, takes Hengel at his word. What Old Testament texts are quoted in the New Testament, how are they used and what might such analysis mean for the (contemporary) reader? Focusing in particular on the passion narratives in the Synoptic Gospels, According to the Scriptures seeks to engage with these questions. It will provide a useful new framework for thinking about why the early Church understood Jesus' death in terms of the Scriptures, what difference that understanding made, and what relevance that might have for us as we seek to make sense of the death of Jesus.

David Allen

According to the Scriptures

Acknowledgements

1 Introduction

2 The Old Testament in Mark’s Passion

3 The Old Testament in Matthew’s Passion

4 The Old Testament in Luke–Acts’ Passion

5 The Old Testament in John’s Passion

6 The Old Testament in Paul’s Depiction of Jesus’ Death

7 The Old Testament in Hebrews’ Passion

8 The Old Testament in the ‘Passion’ of the Other New Testament Epistles

9 Conclusion

Endnotes

Bibliography

Scriptural Index

“If all you know is the New Testament, you do not know the New Testament” - so the late New Testament scholar Martin Hengel is reputed to have said. According to the Scriptures considers the way in the New Testament writers utilized the Jewish Scriptures in order to describe, articulate and evaluate the death of Jesus, takes Hengel at his word. What Old Testament texts are quoted in the New Testament, how are they used and what might such analysis mean for the (contemporary) reader? Focusing in particular on the passion narratives in the Synoptic Gospels, According to the Scriptures seeks to engage with these questions. It will provide a useful new framework for thinking about why the early Church understood Jesus' death in terms of the Scriptures, what difference that understanding made, and what relevance that might have for us as we seek to make sense of the death of Jesus.

\* The death of Jesus is one of the central aspects of the study of the New Testament and features on every course taught on the subject. \* David Allen is an experienced teacher of the New Testament and an active member of the Society for New Testament Studies. \* An accessible overview of the use of the OT in the NT, specifically with undergraduates and ordinands in mind

It goes without saying that the doctrine of salvation is at the centre of our faith, but in general too much gets said and written without reference to the Old Testament. In fact, the passion narratives make many references and allusions to the OT which, when examined in this book, greatly enhance our understanding. Allen concentrates on the passion narratives in the gospels and other New Testament passages which speak of those events immediately prior to our Lord's death. To on every OT reference would take a much larger volume – such as those listed in the comprehensive bibliography. There are endnotes rather than footnotes, and the text is accessible, although it is aimed at students in ministerial training, so a high level of familiarity with biblical studies is assumed. As an aid to sermon preparation or leading study groups, or just for interest, this book is highly recommended.

1\. Introduction 2. The Old Testament in Mark's Passion 3. The Old Testament in Matthew's Passion 4. The Old Testament in Luke-Acts' Passion 5. The Old Testament in John's Passion 6. The Old Testament in Paul's Depiction of Jesus' Death 7. The Old Testament in Hebrew's Passion 8. The Old Testament in the 'Passion' of the Other New Testament Epistles 9. Conclusion

\["Want a view of the Bible as a whole?","This book explores the resonances of Christ's death in the Old and New Testaments","You'll be equipped to see what Christ fulfilled in his coming"\]

Want to understand what Christ's coming fulfilled in the Old Testament? This book takes an full-Bible look at Jesus's life and death

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