Thesis (M.A.E.T.)--Western Seminary, San Jose, Calif., 1999. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-121).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-118).

Proefschrift--Utrecht. / Vita.

Thesis (M.A. in Theological Studies)--Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 2004. / Thesis supervisor: Loren L. Johns. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 109-118).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2005. / Advisor: Stephen Westerholm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 320-344). Also available via World Wide Web.

Thesis (MTh(N.T.)--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.A. in Theological Studies)--Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 2004. / Thesis supervisor: Loren L. Johns. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 109-118).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University / The problem of this dissertation is to survey interpretively Taylor's writings concerning the New Testament in order to assess his major contributions to New Testament studies. The method of survey and appraisal precludes hazarding a premature conclusion as to what may eventually be his most enduring contribution. This study is a pioneering effort. Nothing of a similar nature covering Taylor's work is known to exist. It has been undertaken with the permission of Dr. Taylor. The method is that of library research. It involves three major stages. First, following a sketch of Taylor's professional career (Chapter II), Chapter III ("Taylor's Biblical Methodology") investigates three of his basic presuppositions -- the relationship of God and history, the nature of the Scriptures, and the goal of N.T. study -- and ten of his highly characteristic formative conclusions (i.e., "interpretation need not imply distortion"). Secondly, Chapter IV surveys Taylor's writings in order to establish the areas of his most evident contribution. Thirdly, in Chapter V five areas of emphasis--Synoptic criticism, form-criticism, Soteriology, life of Jesus research, and Christology--are examined over against a selectively determined background of contemporary N.T. scholarship. Chapter VI summarizes the conclusions of this study. The degree of contribution is assessed according to a finding of either a "possible" (lower probability resulting from more apparent vulnerabilities and less scholarly acceptance) or a "probable" contribution [TRUNCATED]

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The aim of this thesis is to demonstrate the value of proper attention to ‘story structure’ in the study of Acts. The thesis works towards this aim in three stages. First, in chapters 1 and 2, the thesis develops the methodological framework of story structure which is proposed to consist of two interacting components: (top down) macro-structure which places an individual episode within the governing context of the story layers to which it contributes, and (bottom up) the way the meaning of an individual episode is shaped from and by its narrative clauses. Second, chapters 3-5 use the methodology of chapters 1-2 to support and guide a close reading of the narrative arc of the twelve apostles as Luke narrates their evolving story in Acts 1–12. This reading is focused by a question, appropriate to the narrative properties of Luke-Acts, about the goals of the Twelve (disclosed primarily in Luke 22:14-30 and Acts 1:1-12) and the steps taken by the Twelve to actualise those goals. Attention to the story structure of Acts 1–12 reveals that the narrative arc of the Twelve complies with Aristotle’s preferred ‘tragic’ shape, pivoting from initial rising success to ultimate failure around the turning point of 6:1-7, which discloses that the downfall of the Twelve is caused by their over-emphasis of the mission to Jerusalem and their ‘tragic flaw’ of hubris. Third, chapter 6 considers the implications of the methodology and application stages of chapters 1-5 for the contested debate over the restoration of the kingdom to Israel (Acts 1:6) and concludes against those like Jervell who see a completed restoration of Israel in Acts. The thesis then ends by considering implications of the research for wider exegetical issues such as the genre, plot and purpose of Acts.