Description

Written by scholars with extensive experience teaching in colleges and universities, the Exploring the Bible series has for decades equipped students to study Scripture for themselves.

Exploring the New Testament, Volume One provides an accessible introduction to the Gospels and Acts. Its filled with classroom-friendly features such as discussion questions, charts, theological summary sidebars, essay questions, and further reading lists. This volume introduces students to

Jewish and Greco-Roman background

literary genres and forms

issues of authorship, date, and setting

the content and major themes of each book

various approaches to the study of the Gospels and Acts

the intersection of New Testament criticism with contemporary faith and culture

Now in its third edition, this popular textbook has been updated and revised to take account of the latest advances in scholarly findings and research methods, including new sections on

the impact of social memory theory on Gospel studies

the relationship of Johns Gospel to the Synoptics

recent work on characterization in narrative studies of the Gospels

the way the Hebrew Scriptures are read by the New Testament authors

the contribution of archaeology to New Testament studies

updated bibliographies highlighting the most important and influential works published in the last decade

Especially suited as a textbook for courses on Jesus, the Gospels, or Acts, this book is a valuable guide for anyone seeking a solid foundation for studying the New Testament.

Author: David Wenham, Steve Walton
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 03/30/2021
Series: Exploring the Bible #1
Pages: 384
Weight: 2.03lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780830825264
Language: English