Christ's First Theologian

Independent thinking, sound judgment, generous criticism, theological acuity.

~Matthew V. Novenson, Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins, University of Edinburgh

Decades long in the making…to be welcomed by all.

~M. Eugene Boring, I. Wylie Briscoe Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University

Stellar contributions from one of the outstanding New Testament scholars of the last half-century.

~Beverly Gaventa, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Baylor University

Keck’s incisive, magisterial essays are essential reading for all who want to understand New Testament criticism in the twentieth century: its findings, its foibles, and its future prospects.

~Richard B. Hays, Dean and George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School

These essays are creative and valuable for New Testament scholarship.

~Wendell Willis, Restoration Quarterly

The mature reflections of a seasoned scholar, these essays will be most beneficial to graduate students who are trying to find their way through the thicket of Pauline theology and to teachers and pastors who have a passion for this great apostle.

~Frank J. Matera, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology

Keck exercises sound judgment and follows solid exegetical techniques to bring these collected articles into publication. Baylor University Press is to be commended for making these available.

~Jeffrey L. Cockrell, Review of Biblical Literature