[Uucf-bible] Info on the Resurrection book by Brandon Scott

[RevRonRobinson at aol.com]

Here is some information on the newest book out this Fall by one of our  
Revival keynote lecturers, who will be doing a workshop based on it on 
Saturday,  after his Friday night lecture. FYI. 
 
 
The  Trouble with Resurrection: From Paul to the Fourth Gospel, the newest 
book by  Dr. Bernard Brandon Scott can be ordered now. Publisher is 
Polebridge  Press. 
Here  is the blurb: 
The  term “resurrection” has come to stand for what Christianity is all 
about. But a  close look reveals that it should not be understood 
monolithically, but rather  as a pluralistic and diverse phenomenon. Early Christian 
communities were  convinced that Rome had not defeated Jesus when they 
crucified him.
They  employed a whole host of metaphors to express that conviction. The 
use of the  single term “resurrection” to cover the phenomenon is a 
mistake-one that has  tyrannized Christianity. 
Furthermore, most Christians believe in a  physical resurrection, although 
Paul clearly calls this into question. Once that  tradition became fixed, it 
provided the lens through which everything else was  viewed-and distorted. 

The  purpose of this book is not to say whether Jesus arose from the grave 
on the  third day, or whether such an event is impossible. Rather, by 
examining the  so-called resurrection stories in chronological order, it aspires 
to prompt  readers to consider questions such as • what does the New 
Testament really say  about the resurrection
• what is the influence of Judaism on Christian belief  in the resurrection
• how did the resurrection become the central belief in  Christianity
• why did early Christians choose to believe in the  resurrection
• and why is resurrection not the right word
blessings,  Ron Robinson