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Räisänen, Heikki Martti was born on December 10, 1941 in Helsinki. Son of Martti Olavi and Saara Ilona (Itkonen) Räisänen.
(A survey of the many attempts over the last two hundred y...)
A survey of the many attempts over the last two hundred years to write a theology of the New Testament and a programme for the way in which New Testament theology should proceed in the future.
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This fascinating and comprehensive book, first published in 1990, is, as the original subtile put it, 'a story and a programme'. The story is that of the many attempts over the last two hundred years to write a theology of the New Testament, from the pioneering J. P. Gabler to the present day. Writing in Theology, Robert morgan describes it as 'surely the best available survey in any language and particularly useful for those less familiar with the German tradition'. However, the book contains more than a survey: the 'programme' maps out the way that New Testament theology should proceed in the future. The programme relates not only to subject-matter but also to audience, since in a secular society those who read the New Testament range far outside the confessions and churches. As might be expected, the reception for this radical thesis has ben a mixed one, but the importance of Professor Raisaenen's work has been strongly emphasized, not lesast by Professor Gerd Theissen in his A Theory of Primitive Christian Reigion. This new edition contains a survey of the debate over the last decade and also elaborates further on the programme for the future in the light of recent developments. Heikki Raisaenen is Professor of New Testament Exegesis at the University of Helsinki.
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This collection of major essays by the distinguished Finnish New Testament scholar will prove an invaluable sourcebook for students of this much-debated complex of problems.
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(Argues that the new historical consciousness of the relat...)
Argues that the new historical consciousness of the relativity of all cultures profoundly affects our view of scripture.
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The book offers a selection of the author's seminal recent articles, focusing on Jesus, Paul, and questions of principle. It contributes to the Jesus quest by questioning the authenticity of some sayings and stories usually counted to the "bedrock" of the tradition. It analyses the ambiguous relationship of early Christians, especially Paul, to their Jewish heritage. It suggests new ways of handling fundamental questions of principle in biblical interpretation. The book is likely to stimulate thought and discussion, challenging widely held views. The author reflects on the use of New Testament in responsible modern theology, defending classical historical criticism against recent challenges. The emphasis put on the role of experience in the formation of early Christian thought and on the significance of the "effective history" of the Bible is especially helpful.
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Räisänen, Heikki Martti was born on December 10, 1941 in Helsinki. Son of Martti Olavi and Saara Ilona (Itkonen) Räisänen.
Master of Theology, University Helsinki, 1965. Licentiate in Theology, University Helsinki, 1967. Master of Arts, University Helsinki, 1968.
Doctor of Theology, University Helsinki, 1969. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1990. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Uppsala, 2002.
Minister Lutheran Church, Espoo, Finland, 1965-1966. Assistant professor New Testament studies University Helsinki, 1968-1970, docent New Testament Exegesis, 1969-1974, acting associate professor, 1972-1974, professor New Testament Exegesis, since 1975. Research professor Academy Finland, Helsinki, l97l-72, research professor, l984-94, academy professor, since 2001.
Head Center Excellence department biblical studies, University Helsinki, since 1994. Edward Cadbury lecturer University Birmingham, 1996.
(A survey of the many attempts over the last two hundred y...)
( This collection of major essays by the distinguished Fi...)
(This fascinating and comprehensive book, first published ...)
(The book offers a selection of the author's seminal recen...)
(Argues that the new historical consciousness of the relat...)
(Book by Raisanen, Heikki)
Author: Die Mutter Jesu im Neuen Testament, 1969, 2d. Edition, 1989, The Idea of Divine Hardening, 1972, second edition, 1976, Paul and the Law, 1983, 2d. Edition, 1987, The Torah and Christ, 1986, The Messianic Secret in Mark's Gospel, 1990, Beyond New Testament Theology, 1990, second edition, 2000, Jesus, Paul and Torah, 1992, Marcion, Muhammad and the Mahatma, 1997, Challenges to Biblical Interpretation, 2001, others.Chief editor: Vartija, 1989—2000. Contributor numerous articles to professional journals.
Member Finnish Academy of Sciences, Society New Testament Studies (board directors 1985-1988), Finnish Exegetical Society (chairman 1980-1985, honorary 2001), Finnish Society Study Comparative Religion (honorary 1997), Academia Europaea.
Married Leena Marjatta Wright, October 19, 1974. Children: Ilkka, Markku, Päivi, Tuomo.