The Changing Face of Form Criticism for the Twenty-First Century

by Marvin A. Sweeney

The approach to biblical interpretation known as "form criticism" has changed markedly at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Front-ranking experts here survey the contemporary landscape of form criticism and explore significant patterns and trends now emerging in the field. Together these essays point to the continuing dynamism and vitality of form-critical theory as a significant tool for reading the Bible.

350 pages, Paperback

First published June 12, 2003