Why Christ Matters

Independent thinking, sound judgment, generous criticism, theological acuity.

~Matthew V. Novenson, Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins, University of Edinburgh

Decades long in the making…to be welcomed by all.

~M. Eugene Boring, I. Wylie Briscoe Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University

High caliber…enduring quality.

~Frank J. Matera, Professor Emeritus, The Catholic University of America

Stellar contributions from one of the outstanding New Testament scholars of the last half-century.

~Beverly Gaventa, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Baylor University

Keck’s incisive, magisterial essays are essential reading for all who want to understand New Testament criticism in the twentieth century: its findings, its foibles, and its future prospects.

~Richard B. Hays, Dean and George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School

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

~Jeffrey S. Siker, Horizons

These essays are creative and valuable for New Testament scholarship.

~Wendell Willis, Restoration Quarterly

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.

~Joel B. Green, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology