This book is a collection of essays to celebrate 50 years of John Macquarrie's publishing with SCM Press. A considerable influence on many current thinkers and theologians, John Macquarrie's work in areas as diverse as Christology, mysticism and ecclesiology are celebrated here. With contributions from around the world, including tributes from 25 theologians, this collection is a reflective and enlightening survey of one man's achievements that will be as enjoyable to the theology student as to the church goer.

It is difficult to overestimate the singularity of Rudolf Bultmann. Bultmanns Theology of the New Testament changed the course of New Testament interpretation and has continued to influence the field until today. As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, Bultmanns volume asks and provides answers to the big questions. Bultmann also found a way to wed a sober-minded commitment to historical reconstruction to his deep desire for the New Testament to speak to contemporary humans