Luke Timothy Johnson est un exégète américain du Nouveau Testament et un historien du christianisme primitif. Ses intérêts de recherche explorent les contextes juifs et gréco-romains du christianisme primitif, avec un accent particulier sur le discours moral. Il examine également l'Évangile selon Luc et les Actes des Apôtres, ainsi que les Épîtres Pastorales et l'Épître de Jacques, éclairant ainsi les courants intellectuels complexes de l'église primitive.
Focusing on the interpretation of the "Letter of James," this book explores its historical significance and the enduring appreciation it has received throughout the centuries. It asserts that the letter's authorship can be traced back to James, the brother of Jesus Christ, providing insight into its origins and impact on early Christian thought.
The collection features sermons delivered over fifty years, intricately connected to the church's liturgical calendar. These homilies demonstrate how lectionary texts, worship cycles, and the realities faced by modern believers can interact dynamically, fostering a rich dialogue that enhances the spiritual experience.
The book critiques contemporary Catholic Biblical scholarship, featuring contributions from two Catholic theologians. Each author presents five chapters detailing their unique approaches to Biblical interpretation, engaging with and responding to each other's perspectives. The volume culminates in a co-authored conclusion that emphasizes the significance of preserving a Catholic identity within the field of Biblical studies, highlighting the interplay between faith and scholarship.
A witness to the peculiar way of being that is the scholar's Luke Timothy Johnson is one of the best-known and most influential New Testament scholars of recent decades. In this memoir, he draws on his rich experience to invite readers into the scholar's life--its aims, commitments, and habits. In addition to sharing his own story, from childhood to retirement, Johnson reflects on the nature of scholarship more generally, showing how this vocation has changed over the past half-century and where it might be going in the future. He is as candid and unsparing about negative trends in academia as he is hopeful about the possibilities of steadfast, disciplined scholarship. In two closing chapters, he discusses the essential intellectual and moral virtues of scholarly excellence, including curiosity, imagination, courage, discipline, persistence, detachment, and contentment. Johnson's robust defense of the scholarly life--portrayed throughout this book as a generative process of discovery and disclosure--will inspire both new and seasoned scholars, as well as anyone who reads and values good scholarship. But The Mind in Another Place ultimately resonates beyond the walls of the academy and speaks to matters more universally human: the love of knowledge and the lifelong pursuit of truth.
In The Real Jesus, Luke Timothy Johnson persuasively debunked the aims of the historical Jesus movement-and gave us what Christian Century called "one of the most exhilarating religious books published in this decade." Now, in his new book, this brilliant standard-bearer for traditional Christian faith moves beyond his critique of the Jesus Seminar--and guides us step-by-step to the living Jesus of authentic Christian life and faith. For Johnson, the real Jesus is not simply a historical figure--a dead man whose authentic words and deeds can be approached through historical research and textual analysis. Rather, the real Jesus is the resurrected Lord of Christian faith--a living savior who can be encountered in the world today. Being a Christian means learning this living Jesus by "putting on the mind of Christ" and being transformed in his image. Johnson begins by elucidating the mystery of Jesus' resurrection, which is the key to understanding why Jesus still lives. He demonstrates how Jesus is present in the community of the Christian Church--and how the Church is instrumental in helping us learn Jesus. For Johnson, the Christian traditions that the Church embodies--canon, creed, worship, prayer, veneration of saints, charity toward the powerless--are not dilutions of Jesus' message, but essential components of an authentic Christian spirituality. But Jesus also lives in Scripture, and to learn Jesus we must also learn the New Testament. Johnson leads us book by book through the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, revealing how each text highlights particular facets of Jesus as the living one. He explains why all of the Gospels provide true witness to Christ's ministry--none takes precedence over the others--and how each can help us better understand Jesus. Fortified with this understanding, we can model our lives and faith on Jesus' own and work toward becoming authentic Christians. Cutting through the confusing claims made about the Jesus of history who died long ago, this remarkable book shows how to experience the Jesus of faith who still lives today. By guiding us through the complex, lifelong endeavor of learning Jesus, Johnson offers us a true gift, a book that will illuminate, inspire--and ultimately bring our lives closer to Jesus.
Focusing on the intricate book of Hebrews, this volume provides a detailed commentary that explores its significance in relation to ancient culture and the theological evolution of the early church. It aims to clarify the complexities of the text, offering insights into its historical context and implications for early Christian thought.
Argues that theology can respond faithfully to the living God only by paying due attention to human bodily experienceScripture points to the human body and lived experience as the preeminent arena of God's continuing revelation in the world, says Luke Timothy Johnson. Attentively discerning the manifestations of God's Spirit in and through the body is essential for theology to recover its nature as an inductive art rather than — as traditionally conceived — a deductive science.Willingness to risk engaging actual human situations — as opposed to abstract conceptualizations of those situations — is required of the theologian, Johnson argues. He celebrates the intimations of divine presence and power in such human experiences as play, pain, pleasure, work, and aging, showing how theology can respond faithfully to the living God only by paying due attention to human bodily experience.
The book explores the decision-making processes within the church, emphasizing the need for alignment between its identity as a faith community and its actions. Luke Timothy Johnson argues that decisions should be informed by Scripture and a communal process of discernment, guided by the Holy Spirit. He illustrates this approach through biblical narratives, particularly in Acts, highlighting how early Christians navigated God's direction. By addressing contemporary challenges, Johnson advocates for a decision-making model that integrates scriptural authority with collective discernment.
Exploring the letter of James, this book presents new and selected studies that delve into its historical roots and significance in Christian theology. An esteemed scholar of the New Testament examines the letter's colorful history, highlighting its enduring relevance and the debates surrounding its interpretation throughout the centuries. This work illuminates the foundational aspects of James, making it essential for understanding its impact on Christian thought and history.
Luke Johnson presents a compelling argument for a transformative approach to New Testament studies, challenging traditional perspectives on early Christianity. His insights aim to reshape our understanding of this pivotal historical and religious phenomenon, encouraging scholars and readers alike to reconsider established interpretations.