"In a crowded field of recent literature devoted to early Christology, this book claims a distinctive place. After a lifetime of exacting work in the exegesis and interpretation of New Testament texts, Professor Schweizer here offers us his mature reflections on a central theme. His tightly constructed yet eminently readable lectures reveal his deep con- cern to bind together the historical Jesus and the post-Easter keryg- matic Christ. He moves the 'New Quest' program several steps forward in an exciting, ground-breaking, and rewarding way.