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Unity and Diversity in the New Testament: An Inquiry into the Character of Earliest Christianity, 3rd ed. By James D. G. Dunn. London: SCM Press. 2006. 470 pp. $29.99 (paper).
I still recall my initial meeting with the legendary biblical scholar. C. K. Barrett, former Light foot Professor of New Testament at Durham University in England and author of countless commentaries and critical works. Kingsley, as he introduced himself, was interested in what had brought me "across the pond" to Durham for my doctoral studies. The draw for me, I told him, was his very own successor at Durham, James D. G. Dunn. Barrett's smile widened as he succinctly replied, "Oh1 you're in good hands then."
Dunn has in his own career proven hhnsell as prolific and respected a scholar as his illustrious predecessor, with dozens of journal articles, books, and commentaries to his name. I had the good fortune to be present at Durham during...