Research directions
Acts of the Apostles
Realization of a scientific commentary on the book of Acts (historical, literary, narrative, semantic and theological analysis) for the serie "Commentaires du Nouveau Testament", Labor et Fides, Geneva
Narrative criticism
Theoretical reflection on and practical application of a narrative approach of the biblical texts
Historical Jesus
Inquiries about the sociological and cultural background of Jesus of Nazareth. Reconstruction of his deeds and message
Gospel of Matthew
Historical and theological researches on the first gospel, its theological goals, its relationship to Judaism. Preparation of a commentary
Relationship between Judaism and Christianity
Historical reconstruction and evaluation of the historical roots that lead to the rupture between Christians and Jews during the first century of our era