Publisher's Synopsis
In "The Jonas Genre" it was maintained that the Synoptic template was developed by Matthew as a result of being radicalized by Paul's theology. In "From Exodus to Eisodus" it is proposed that Paul's letters show considerable evidence that the radicalization of Paul himself is not complete. Also, it is maintained, when Paul is imprisoned, John, an antitype of Caleb, steps into the gap and writes his "Gospel" encouraging the Churches of Paul to abide in Christ. But in so doing, his unique theological perspective also radicalizes, in turn, the theology of Timothy, Paul's protégé and heir apparent to lead the Pauline diocese. This book claims that it is John who is the mysterious catalyst for the suddenly expansive Christology of Colossians, written primarily by Timothy, which transforms Paul's own thinking, particularly evident in the theological mood shift of Philippians, and the completely new theological content in the Pastorals, which ultimately leads to a Hebrewine argument that utterly destroys the theological battlements of Judaism, puts to flight the Jewish faction of Jamesean legalists, and blows the trumpet to inaugurate a completely new, independent, physical church - and a confident spirituality in Christ which the Jewish law could never give. Though overwhelming internal phraseological evidence strongly suggests that the technical editor of Hebrews is Luke, the language, ideas, themes and global evidence also very strongly suggests that the theological author of Hebrews is Timothy.
