This Festschrift of 18 essays is published in honor of NT scholar John Nolland. Scholarship has benefited from his meticulous and thoughtful research, particularly his research on Luke–Acts and Matthew. The book begins with a brief profile and appreciation of John Nolland, written by Craig A. Smith. Included in this profile is the recognition of the supervision he has provided to many doctoral students, and I count it a privilege to be one of those students indebted to him for his supervision. After this brief profile, a selected biography of Nolland’s works follows, a list of contributors, and a brief introduction to the volume by the editors.
As with any review of a volume of collected essays, it is difficult to give a thorough review of each essay. The volume has essays on archaeology, methodology, synoptic parallels, reception of Jesus tradition in NT epistles, and issues of mission and pedagogy....
