Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey

✍ Scribed by Mark Allan Powell

• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 561
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This beautifully written and engaging survey offers an up-to-date New Testament introduction for undergraduate students and general readers. Powell presents disputed and controversial issues fairly, neither dictating conclusions nor privileging skepticism over faith-based perspectives. The book is written in a lively and engaging style and includes helpful sidebars, maps, tables, charts, glossary, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. In addition, this full-color book includes beautiful artwork illustrating the reception of the New Testament through various times and cultures. A companion Web site will feature a wealth of additional resources for students and instructors.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
1. The New Testament World......Page 16
2. The New Testament Writings......Page 48
3. Jesus......Page 64
4. The Gospels......Page 82
5. Matthew......Page 104
6. Mark......Page 126
7. Luke......Page 148
8. John......Page 170
9. Acts......Page 192
10. New Testament Letters......Page 216
11. Paul......Page 232
12. Romans......Page 256
13. 1 Corinthians......Page 274
14. 2 Corinthians......Page 294
15. Galatians......Page 308
16. Ephesians......Page 324
17. Philippians......Page 344
18. Colossians......Page 358
19. 1 Thessalonians......Page 372
20. 2 Thessalonians......Page 388
21. The Pastoral Letters: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus......Page 398
22. Philemon......Page 416
23. Hebrews......Page 428
24. James......Page 446
25. 1 Peter......Page 464
26. 2 Peter......Page 482
27. The Johannine Letters: 1 John, 2 John, 3 John......Page 494
28. Jude......Page 510
29. Revelation......Page 520
Glossary......Page 540
About the Artwork......Page 548
List of Maps......Page 554
Index......Page 555