β Scribed by Raymond E. Brown; Marion Soards
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Since its publication in 1997, Raymond Brownβs Introduction to the New Testament has been widely embraced by modern readers seeking to understand the Christian Bible. Acknowledged as a paragon of New Testament studies in his lifetime, Brown was a gifted communicator who wrote with ease and clarity. Abridged by Marion Soards, who worked with Brown on the original text, this new, concise version maintains the essence and centrist interpretation of the original without tampering with Brownβs perspective, insights, or conclusions. The biblical writings themselves remain the focus, but there are also chapters dealing with the nature, origin, and interpretation of the New Testament texts, as well as chapters concerning the political, social, religious, and philosophical world of antiquity. Furthermore, augmenting Brownβs commentary on the New Testament itself are topics such as the Gospelsβ relationship to one another; the form and function of ancient letters; Paulβs thought and life, along with his motivation, legacy, and theology; a reflection on the historical Jesus; and a survey of relevant Jewish and Christian writings. This comprehensive, reliable, and authoritative guidebook is now more accessible for novices, general readers, Bible study groups, ministers, scholars, and students alike.
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<p>A long-awaited abridgement of Raymond Brownβs classic and best-selling introduction to the New Testament<br></p>
<span>A long-awaited abridgement of Raymond Brownβs classic and best-selling introduction to the New Testament</span><span><br><br> Since its publication in 1997, Raymond Brownβs </span><span>Introduction to the New Testament</span><span> has been widely embraced by modern readers seeking to underst
An Introduction to the New Testament focuses on 'special introduction' that is historical questions dealing with authorship, date, sources, purpose, destination, and so forth. This approach stands in contrast to recent texts that concentrate more on literary form, rhetorical criticism, and historica
The primary focus of An Introduction to the New Testament is on what used to be called 'special introduction' - that is, on historical questions dealing with authorship, date, sources, purpose, destination, and so forth. Several recent books devote more than this one does to literary form, rhetori
From the experience of a lifetime of scholarship, preaching, teaching, and writing, Raymond E. Brown covers the entire scope of the New Testament with ease and clarity. He walks readers book by book through the basic content and issues of the New Testament. While a wealth of information is contained