Background
Ernest Best was born on the 23rd of May, 1917 in Belfast County Borough, Belfast, United Kingdom.
1948
University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN, United Kingdom
Best studied at Queen's University, Belfast, where he received a Bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1938 and a Master's degree in 1939, he followed these studies with a shift to theology, earning a Bachelor of Divinity in 1942 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1948.
1948
University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN, United Kingdom
Best studied at Queen's University, Belfast, where he received a Bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1938 and a Master's degree in 1939, he followed these studies with a shift to theology, earning a Bachelor of Divinity in 1942 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1948.
Best Ernest
(The aim of this book is to illuminate the manner in which...)
The aim of this book is to illuminate the manner in which Mark understood Jesus' death. That death forms the climax of the Gospel, and is all-important for the evangelist. Since it is central to every form of Christianity, much has already been written on the significance Jesus' death had for Mark. Most previous studies, like the first edition of this book, used redaction criticism to interpret Mark's viewpoint from the alterations he made to the form of the Passion narrative as he had received it from tradition.
https://www.amazon.com/Temptation-Passion-Soteriology-Testament-Monograph/dp/0521383609/?tag=2022091-20
1965
(Since its appearance nearly thirty-five years ago, Black'...)
Since its appearance nearly thirty-five years ago, Black's New Testament Commentary Series has been hailed by both scholars and pastors for its insightful interpretations and reliable commentary. Each book in the series includes: an insightful introduction to the important historical, literary, and theological issues; key terms and phrases from the translation highlighted in the commentary where they are discussed; explanations of special Greek or foreign terms; references to important primary and secondary literature; and a Scripture index.
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Epistles-Thessalonians-Testament-Commentary/dp/0801045622
1972
(Best identifies the most common problems facing anyone wh...)
Best identifies the most common problems facing anyone who seeks to interpret the New Testament. He then shows how the preacher, teacher or ordinary reader can faithfully draw out the meaning of the New Testament.
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1978
(An important collection of essays by Professor Ernest Bes...)
An important collection of essays by Professor Ernest Best, author of the new commentary on Ephesians for the International Critical Commentary series.His subjects include, for example, the use of traditional material, the view of the ministry as expressed in Ephesians, Paul's apostolic authority.
https://www.amazon.com/Essays-Ephesians-International-Critical-Commentary/dp/056708566X/?tag=2022091-20
1997
Ernest Best was born on the 23rd of May, 1917 in Belfast County Borough, Belfast, United Kingdom.
Best studied at Queen's University, Belfast, where he received a Bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1938 and a Master's degree in 1939. He followed these studies with a shift to theology, earning a Bachelor of Divinity in 1942 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1948. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1999 from Glasgow University.
Best served as an assistant minister and minister in congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland from 1948 to 1963. He began his academic career at the University of St. Andrews in 1963, where he was a lecturer until 1971 and a senior lecturer in biblical literature and theology from 1971 to 1974. Next, he accepted a post as professor of divinity and biblical criticism at the University of Glasgow, where he also served as chair. He remained at Glasgow until his 1982 retirement as professor emeritus.
Best wrote many books about the New Testament and other religious subjects, including “The Temptation and the Passion: The Markon Soteriology” that was written in 1965 and “Thessalonians” in 1972. In 1984 he wrote “Mark: The Gospel as Story” and “Interpreting Christ” 1993. Ernest Best was a contributor to periodicals including Herald and Times in 2004.
(Since its appearance nearly thirty-five years ago, Black'...)
1972(An important collection of essays by Professor Ernest Bes...)
1997(Best identifies the most common problems facing anyone wh...)
1978(The aim of this book is to illuminate the manner in which...)
1965As a biblical scholar, Best often proved himself a unique interpreter of the New Testament, taking the position that the Bible should be repeatedly readdressed by each new generation as it seeks to apply its wisdom to modern times. He therefore sometimes contradicted his contemporaries interpretations of the Gospels and other books; for example, he believed, unlike his colleagues, that in Mark the main theme is not the conflict between Jesus and Satan, but rather that the central idea involves Jesus’ efforts to win over the souls of humanity.