Explores the literature of the New Testament of the Bible, highlighting the many messages contained within the text and outlining issues that can be discussed by heralding these messages. Also provides background of the time period and locations in which the New Testament was written.
Both students and faculty will benefit from engaging this book."--Stephen E. Fowl, Loyola College in Maryland "Introducing the New Testament is a real gem, a true diamond, not in the rough but well polished.
... 75, 76–79, 83, 84–85, 134, 142–43 justification, 76–79, 86, 101–2, 138–39 Keener, Craig S., 13, 52, 162 Köstenberger, Andreas J., 52, 127 Kruse, Colin G., 152 law, 26,95, 101, 112 Liefeld, Walter L., 43, 106 Longenecker, Richard N., ...
Many introductions to the New Testament are either too simple, not providing all the necessary information, or overly complicated and written at a level out of the reach of an average person with no seminary training. This work is neither.
Helps students understand the New Testament by introducing its contents and principles for its interpretation.
109- 239; David E. Aune, The New Testament in Its Literary Environment (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1987), pp. 27-36 and the bibliography on pp. 43-44. 4R. A. Burridge, “About People, by People, for People: Gospel Genre and ...
The general purpose of this book is to provide a broad understanding of the background and message of the New Testament.
See W.F. Albright and C.S. Mann, Matthew (AB; New York: Doubleday, 1971), clx— cxc; Daniel J. Harrington, The Gospel of Matthew (SP 1; Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical, 1991), 8-10; Ulrich Luz, Matthew 1 — 7: A Continental Commentary ...
Introducing the New Testament
Some scholars contend that oracles against foreign nations were delivered at sanctuaries, and for this reason some have suggested that Obadiah was himself a cultic prophet attached to the temple staff in Jerusalem, and furthermore, ...
With an abundance of available tools, students often turn to trusted professors for advice. This book provides such advice from D. A. Carson, one of the most highly respected evangelical New Testament scholars.