Description
Book SynopsisHighlights the theological consequences of the Gospel writers' distinctive hermeneutical approaches and asks what it might mean for contemporary readers to attempt to read Scripture through the eyes of the Evangelists. In particular, Richard Hays carefully describes the Evangelists' practice of
figural reading.
Trade ReviewA precious book that presents a learned proposal for the figural interpretation of the Synoptics and John. -- Boris Paschke -- Evangelical Review of Theology
This is a book to be savored, not rushed through like fast food. At one point, Hays describes the benefit of reading John's narrative "attentively." This book demonstrates Hays's attentive reading of the evangelists interpreting and using Scripture... Hays's work will be useful for those studying one or more of the Gospels and for those researching the use of the Scriptures of Israel in the NT. Failure to engage with Hays would be a mistake. -- Kenneth D. Litwak -- Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
What cannot be overstated about Hays' book is the fresh way in which his methodology elucidates nuanced meaning in the Gospels as echoes of the larger story of Israel while also offering plain interpretation of standard passages. Hays' work in figural echoing is innovative, whisking a Gospel reader into other parts of scripture against standard hermeneutical practice such as grammatical-historic approaches. -- Thomas J. Savage -- European Journal of Theology
Everyone should read Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels; it is a masterpiece in figural interpretation. -- Dean Deppe -- Calvin Theological Journal
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Figural Interpretation of Israelâs Scripture The Evangelists as Readers of Israelâs Scripture Part 1. The Gospel of Mark: Herald of Mystery 1. "Take heed what you hear": Mark as Interpreter of Scripture 2. Apocalyptic Judgment and Expectancy: Israelâs Story in Markâs Narrative 3. Jesus as the Crucified Messiah 4. Watchful Endurance: The Churchâs Suffering in Markâs Narrative 5. "Hidden in order to be revealed": Markâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Part 2. The Gospel of Matthew: Torah Transfigured 6. The Law and the Prophets Fulfilled: Matthew as Interpreter of Scripture 7. The End of Exile: Israelâs Story in Matthewâs Narrative 8. Jesus as Emmanuel 9. Making Disciples of All Nations: The Churchâs Mission in Matthewâs Narrative 10. The Transfiguration of Torah: Matthewâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Part 3. The Gospel of Luke: The Liberation of Israel 11. Continuing the Scriptural Story: Luke as Interpreter of Scripture 12. The Promise of Israelâs Liberation: Israelâs Story in Lukeâs Narrative 13. Jesus as the Redeemer of Israel 14. Light to the Nations: The Churchâs Witness in Lukeâs Narrative 15. Opened Eyes and Minds: Lukeâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Part 4. The Gospel of John: The Temple of His Body 16. "Come and see": John as Interpreter of Scripture 17. "Salvation is from the Jews": Israelâs Story in Johnâs Narrative 18. Jesus as the Temple 19. The Vine and the Branches: The Churchâs Oneness in Johnâs Narrative 20. The Figural Web: Johnâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Conclusion: Did Not Our Hearts Burn within Us? Notes Bibliography Index of Scripture and Ancient Sources Index of Names
