Imitating Jesus: An Inclusive Approach to New Testament Ethics

Burridge, Richard A.

ISBN 10: 0802844588 / ISBN 13: 9780802844583

Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, MI, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Imitating Jesus: An Inclusive Approach to New Testament Ethics
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, MI
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802844588
• ISBN 13: 9780802844583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion, History
  • Religion
  • First Edition, first Printing

About this title

Synopsis

In contrast to many studies of New Testament ethics, which treat the New Testament in general and Paul in particular, this book focuses on the person of Jesus himself. Richard Burridge maintains that imitating Jesus means following both his words -- which are very demanding ethical teachings -- and his deeds and example of being inclusive and accepting of everyone.

Burridge carefully and systematically traces that combination of rigorous ethical instruction and inclusive community through the letters of Paul and the four Gospels, treating specific ethical issues pertaining to each part of Scripture. The book culminates with a chapter on apartheid as an ethical challenge to reading the New Testament; using South Africa as a contemporary case study enables Burridge to highlight and further apply his previous discussion and conclusions.

About the Author

Richard A. Burridge is a research fellow in theology at the University of Manchester and also serves as a visiting professor at Virginia Theological Seminary. Prior to holding these positions, he served as dean of King’s College London from 1994–2019. Winner of the 2013 Ratzinger Prize, he is the first non-Catholic ever to receive that prestigious award.