From Jesus to the New Testament

Jens Schröter's collection of essays seeks to penetrate deeply below the surface of the New Testament and its history and historical figures and to bring into a meaningful perspective the theology and history that gave rise to the faith of the earliest Christians. Many think a New Testament canon is a snapshot of what went on, but Schröter shows that the canon itself can only be understood in light of a long history of developments in different directions.

~Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary

Schröter does what very few New Testament scholars—whether English- or German-speaking—manage: to ground his historical analysis explicitly in a nuanced and sophisticated theoretical discussion of what it means to do history. Schröter's book serves as a superb introduction to and analysis of German New Testament scholarship.

~Adele Reinhartz, Full Professor, Department of Classics and Religious Studies, University of Ottawa

...a valuable resource in New Testament studies.

~Darian Lockett, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

Every chapter in this collection has rich insights for students of the NT and early Christianity. Its methodological sophistication makes it a must read.

~Pheme Perkins, Boston College, Theological Studies

This is an interesting collection of essays, which raises some fundamental historical, theological, and canonical issues.

~Paul Foster, University of Edinburgh, The Expository Times

From Jesus to the New Testament is one of the most significant books on canonical issues to emerge in recent years. While somewhat more inclusive and erudite than other studies (especially Part i), Schröter presents a readable work that is both intellectually stimulating and understandable.

~Arthur G. Patzia, Journal of Reformed Theology

Schröter’s study will undoubtedly spark new discussion about the formation of the canon.

~Theological Book Review

From Jesus to the New Testament is a stimulating monograph for multiple reasons, and should, I expect, elicit excitement for more volumes from the joint venture of Baylor and Mohr-Siebeck. The translation by Wayne Coppins is clear and readable, and he should be thanked for his work in making Schröter's work accessible.

~Joshua W. Jipp, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Bulletin for Biblical Research