Heaven or Halakah

""Andrea Robinson's book tries to correct the deeply rooted idea that John 14:2--In my Father's house are many dwellings--is a reference to some sort of heavenly mansion after death. Robinson argues instead that this text refers to the current life of Jesus' followers dwelling in God's household now, through the mutual indwelling of the Trinity. Based on sound scholarship, the writing style is attractive to the ordinary reader, as well as the academic, looking to understand the unique approach of John's Gospel."" --Mary L. Coloe, professor emerita, University of Divinity ""Andrea Robinson powerfully articulates the radical nature of John 14:1-3. Instead of an eschatological escape to a heavenly mansion far away, she persuasively argues that this text invites all of humanity into God's presence through Christ's own body in the here and now. Living into this presence is only possible through the gift of the Spirit that Christ gives us, enabling us to walk as Jesus walked. This is a clear and compelling book that I hope is widely read."" --Christa McKirland, lecturer in systematic theology, Carey Baptist College ""I am honored to endorse Andrea Robinson's publication of Heaven or Halakah. Her thesis was born in a doctoral seminar we shared together. She challenges traditional interpretations of John 14 where she offers exegetical insights in line with rabbinical halakah and walking in obedience to Jesus Christ here and now. Robinson is a capable scholar in both Hebrew and Greek. Her work is worthy of consideration by all Johannine scholars."" --Craig Price, adjunct instructor, Liberty Theological Seminary