James R. Edwards Livres

The life, theological contribution, and mysterious disappearance of one of the more important New Testament scholars in the twentieth century On February 15, 1946, the Soviet NKVD raided the home of Ernst Lohmeyer just hours before his inauguration as the president of Greifswald University in Germany. Lohmeyer had survived active duty in both World War I and World War II. A New Testament scholar and theologian, he resisted the rise of Nazi fascism as a member of the Confessing Church. But the Soviet occupation of Germany was even more repressive than Nazi domination. With the exception of correspondence from prison, Lohmeyer was never heard from again. In Between the Swastika and the Sickle, James R. Edwards recounts the story of Lohmeyer's life, his theological achievements, his courageous resistance to the forces of political repression, and the events surrounding his death. But the book also includes Edwards's intrepid search for the legacy of this brilliant and courageous scholar, whose story is made even more compelling by the tumultuous interplay of faith and politics in twenty-first-century America.

Offering insightful guidance, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible. It presents expert interpretations, historical contexts, and thematic analyses, making complex concepts accessible. Ideal for both novices and seasoned scholars, it encourages exploration of biblical texts, enhancing personal study and group discussions. This invaluable tool aims to enrich spiritual growth and foster a more profound connection with the scriptures.

This new Pillar volume offers exceptional commentary on Mark that clearly shows the second Gospel ― though it was a product of the earliest Christian community ― to be both relevant and sorely needed in today's church.Written by a biblical scholar who has devoted thirty years to the study of the second Gospel, this commentary aims primarily to interpret the Gosepl of Mark according to its theological intentions and purposes, especially as they relate to the life and ministry of Jesus and the call to faith and discipleship. Unique features of James Edwards's approach include clear descriptions of key terms used by Mark and revealing discussion of the Gospel's literary features, including Mark's use of the "sandwich" technique and of imagistic motifs and irony. Edwards also proposes a new paradigm for interpreting the difficult "Little Apocalypse" of chapter 13, and he argues for a new understanding of Mark's controversial ending.

Exploring the transformative power of divine intervention, the book examines the lives of eight biblical characters as models for understanding how God disrupts our routines to guide us toward His purpose. Through these narratives, James Edwards illustrates the profound ways in which faith can reshape our identities and destinies, encouraging readers to embrace spiritual interruptions as opportunities for growth and alignment with God's will.

Als genialer und produktiver Neutestamentler veränderte Ernst Lohmeyer den herrschenden Konsens in der neutestamentlichen Wissenschaft. Seine akademische Laufbahn wurde von fast zehn Jahren Wehrdienst sowohl im Ersten und wie auch im Zweiten Weltkriegen unterbrochen. Als Rektor der Universität Breslau wurde Lohmeyer wegen seines Widerstands gegen die Herrschaft der Nationalsozialisten in der Universität abgesetzt und an der Ostfront eingesetzt. Nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs - wieder als Rektor der Universität Greifswald - wurde Lohmeyer wegen seines Versuchs, eine intellektuelle freie Universität wiederherzustellen, von der Sowjetischen Geheimpolizei verhaftet und ermordet. Ein fünfzig Jahre dauerndes Verschweigen seines Schicksals folgte in der ehemaligen DDR. Diese Biographie erzählt Lohmeyers Lebensgeschichte, sie erforscht die Gründe für sein Verschwinden und seine Hinrichtung.