A diverse group of scholars charts new paths in the quest for the historical Jesus. After a decade of stagnation in the study of the historical Jesus, James Crossley and Chris Keith have assembled an international team of scholars to envision the quest anew. The contributors offer new perspectives and fresh methods for reengaging the question of the historical Jesus. Important, timely, and fascinating, The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus is a must read for anyone seeking to understand Jesus of Nazareth. Contributors Michael P. Barber , Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, United States of America Giovanni B. Bazzana , Harvard Divinity School, United States of America Helen K. Bond , University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom  James Crossley , MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion, and Society, Norway, and Centre for the Critical Study of Apocalyptic and Millenarian Movements, United Kingdom  Tucker S. Ferda , Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, United States of America Paula Fredriksen , Boston University, United States of America, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Deane Galbraith , University of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand   Mark Goodacre , Duke University, United States of America Meghan R. Henning , University of Dayton, United States of America Nathan C. Johnson , University of Indianapolis, United States of America Wayne Te Kaawa , University of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand   Chris Keith , MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion, and Society, Norway John S. Kloppenborg , University of Toronto, Canada Amy-Jill Levine , Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, United States of America, and Vanderbilt University, United States of America Brandon Massey , University of Münster, Germany  Justin J. Meggitt , University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Halvor Moxnes , University of Oslo, Norway Robert J. Myles , Wollaston Theological College, University of Divinity, Australia Wongi Park , Belmont University, United States of America Janelle Peters , Loyola Marymount University, United States of America Taylor G. Petrey , Kalamazoo College, United States of America Adele Reinhartz , University of Ottawa, Canada, and The University of the Free State, South Africa Rafael Rodríguez , Johnson University, United States of America  Sarah E. Rollens , Rhodes College, United States of America Anders Runesson , University of Oslo, Norway Nathan Shedd , William Jessup University, United States of America, and Johnson University, United States of America Mitzi J. Smith , Columbia Theological Seminary, United States of America, and University of South Africa, South Africa Joan Taylor , King’s College London, United Kingdom Matthew Thiessen , McMaster University, Canada Robyn Faith Walsh , University of Miami, United States of America Matthew G. Whitlock , Seattle University, United States of America Stephen Young , Appalachian State University, United States of America Christopher B. Zeichmann , Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada   “One can easily admire the strengths, breadth, and depth of many of the essays as well as their efforts to reconceptualize the way Jesus research is conducted.” ― Journal for Study of New Testament Booklist “An excellent resource of information about the diverse and distinctive approaches critical to current and future waves of studies.” ― Interpretation “This collection of essays is simply an essential purchase for anybody with even a passing interest in questions of the historical Jesus. . . . The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus is the new watermark for a ‘state of the field’ overview of the ‘Quest’ for the historical Jesus. . . . The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus is a magnificent accomplishment. Even for those entirely unpersuaded by the fruitfulness of the ‘Quest(s)’ for the historical Jesus, there is much of value to be found in this volume. For readers interested in the historical Jesus and his world, it’s hard to imagine a single volume that would hold more value.” ― The Expository Times “This collection of papers will be looked back upon as a pivotal moment in scholarship on the historical Jesus. . . . Once again, James Crossley and Chris Keith position themselves at the cutting edge of scholarship on Christian origins.” ― Review of Biblical Literature “This book advocates for a reception history and is for readers at home with, in the words of scholar E.D. Hirsch, ‘cognitive atheism in the domain of literary theory.’ . . . Highly recommended.” ―CHOICE “This is a timely tome! Just when most critical Jesus-scholars are seriously questioning standard assumptions, concepts, and procedures, Crossley and Keith present us with a plethora of fine articles on particular issues and aspects of Jesus. This fine collection is well worth mining, again and again, for information and insights.” ― Richard Horsley, University of Massachusetts Boston “Crossley and Keith represent the latest approach t