What is Redaction Criticism? (1969 Perrin), book
What is Redaction Criticism? (1969) is a book by Norman Perrin
Abstract
In this book, Perrin offers a useful introduction to the methodology used by certain New Testament scholars known as redaction criticism. Perrin traces the development of this hermeneutic in the aftermath of the Second World War, highlighting its contribution and promises for further elucidation of early "Christian" theology. The work includes some samples of redaction criticism which allows students to learn how to apply this method for their own research.--Isaac W. Oliver
Editions and translations
Published in Philadelphia: Fortress, 1969 (Guides to Biblical Scholarship).
Contents
i. The origins of a disciplne: From Reimarus to Wrede : the rise and fall of the Marcan hypothesis ; Form criticism ; An anticipation of redaction : R.H. Lightfoot -- 2. The flowering of the disciple: Günther Bornkamm and the Gospel of Matthew ; Hans Conzelmann and the Gospel of Luke ; Willi Marxsen and the Gospel of Mark -- 3. Redaction criticism at work : a sample: The incident at Caesarea Philippi ; The Marcan narrative : Mark 8:27-9:1 ; The prediction of the Passion : Mark 8:31 ; The teaching about discipleship : Mark 8:34-37 ; The climactic warning : Mark 8:38 ; The climactic promise : Mark 9:1 ; The narrative as a whole ; The Matthew narrative : Matthean 16:13-28 ; The Lucan narrative : Luke 9:18-27 -- 4. The significance of the discipline: Redaction and composition ; The theological history of earliest Christianity ; Life of Jesus research and life of Jesus theololgy ; The nature of a "gospel"