Scripture, Cultures, and Criticism

“This collection of essays is a fitting tribute to a giant of Pauline studies. Each essay honors Bob Jewett by both celebrating and moving beyond his own historical, exegetical, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural contributions and commitments. It is especially appropriate today that voices from non-Western and indigenous cultures, like those included in this volume, be heard and engaged.”


—Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary & University





“From the question of the political dimension of Paul’s Gospel, the socio-historical situatedness of Robert Jewett’s Romans: A Commentary, to the honor-shame competition of Rome’s society and the Corinthian correspondence, this is a rich collection of stimulating essays that illustrate Robert Jewett’s lasting contributions to Pauline scholarship.”


—Annette Weissenrieder, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg





“Biblical scholars from around the world splendidly honor Robert Jewett as a complete biblical scholar by offering (1) essays prolonging his text-focused scholarship, (2) essays emphasizing that any exegesis of Paul’s letters is necessarily framed by the interpreter’s context, and (3) essays illustrating that any interpretation of Paul’s letters necessarily prolongs Paul’s discourse as a word-to-live-by in a particular cultural setting.”


—Daniel Patte, Vanderbilt University





“This volume offers a critical but serious engagement with the multifaceted scholarship of Robert ‘Bob’ Jewett. Representing a wide spectrum of disciplines, its contributions are a testimony to the inspiration that Jewett has been for many generations of scholars and a celebration of his influence on the study of Pauline writings. The result in this impressive volume is itself a major contribution to the field.”


—Christian A. Eberhart, University of Houston





“Can curiosity be passed on to others? This book in honor of Robert Jewett, an impressive scholar and teacher who covered a large number of fields related to the Pauline epistles and contemporary issues in fruitful dialogue, has good opportunities to do so. It does not only bring the traces of Robert Jewett’s legacy to the fore, but also invites readers who never met him to make their own discoveries.”


—Cristina Grenholm, coeditor, Romans through History and Cultures series





“These outstanding essays demonstrate the sprawling impact of the pioneering work of Robert Jewett. Scholars from around the globe honor Jewett by deepening his contributions and extending the relevance of his insights to diverse social locations. Readers who knew him will revel in this tribute to the man and his scholarship. Younger scholars will discover one of the giants on whose shoulders they stand. Devour and savor.”


—David Rhoads, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago