The influence of Hans Frei (1922-1988) is wide and deep in contemporary theology, even though he published little in his own lifetime. These two volumes collect a wide range of his letters, lectures, book reviews, and other items, many of them not previously available in print. Together, they display the range and richness of Frei's thinking, and provide new insights into the nature and implications of his work. They are an invaluable resource for all those interested in Frei's work, and for any interested in his central themes: the development of modern biblical hermeneutics, the interpretation of biblical narrative, and the figural interpretation of all reality in relation to the narrated identity of Jesus Christ.

Hans W. Frei (1922-1988) was one of the most important American theologians of his generation. He spent the majority of his career teaching at Yale Divinity School, where he authoredThe Identity of Jesus Christ andThe Eclipse of Biblical Narrative, numerous essays, and a vast collection of unpublished works, which have since been published posthumously:Types of Christian Theology, Theology and Narrative, and the forthcomingReading Faithfully: Writings from the Archives.

Mark Alan Bowald is Associate Professor of Religion& Theology at Redeemer University College. He is the author ofRendering the Word in Theological Hermeneutics: Mapping Divine and Human Agency.

Mike Higton is Professor of Theology and Ministry at Durham University. He is the author of numerous books, includingChrist, Providence, and History: Hans W. Frei's Public Theology.