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 historical parallels?topics the authors don?t minimize, but instead think are better given extended treatment in exegesis courses. By refocusing on the essentials, An Introduction to the New Testament ensures that the New Testament books will be accurately understood within historical settings.
For each New Testament document, the authors also provide a substantial summary of that book's content, discuss the book's theological contribution to the overall canon, and give an account of current studies on that book, including recent literary and social-science approaches to interpretation.
This second edition reflects significant revision and expansion from the original, making this highly acclaimed text even more valuable.
? A new chapter provides a historical survey examining Bible study method through the ages.
? The chapter on Paul has been expanded to include an analysis of debates on the ?new perspective.?
? The discussion of New Testament epistles has been expanded to form a new chapter.
This new edition will help a new generation of students better grasp the message of the New Testament.
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 historical parallels?topics the authors don?t minimize, but instead think are better given extended treatment in exegesis courses. By refocusing on the essentials, An Introduction to the New Testament ensures that the New Testament books will be accurately understood within historical settings.
For each New Testament document, the authors also provide a substantial summary of that book's content, discuss the book's theological contribution to the overall canon, and give an account of current studies on that book, including recent literary and social-science approaches to interpretation.
This second edition reflects significant revision and expansion from the original, making this highly acclaimed text even more valuable.
? A new chapter provides a historical survey examining Bible study method through the ages.
? The chapter on Paul has been expanded to include an analysis of debates on the ?new perspective.?
? The discussion of New Testament epistles has been expanded to form a new chapter.
This new edition will help a new generation of students better grasp the message of the New Testament.
Contents Preface...9 Abbreviations...13 1. Thinking about the Study of the New Testament...23 2. The Synoptic Gospels...77 3. Matthew...134 4. Mark...169 5. Luke...198 6. John...225 7. Acts...285 8. New Testament Letters...331 9. Paul: Apostle and Theologian...354 10. Romans...391 11. 1 and 2 Corinthians...415 12. Galatians...456 13. Ephesians...479 14. Philippians...498 15. Colossians...516 16. 1 and 2Thessalonians...532 17. The Pastoral Epistles...554 18. Philemon...588 19. Hebrews...596 20. James...619 21. 1 Peter...636 22. 2 Peter...654 23. 1, 2, 3 John...669 24. Jude...688 25. Revelation...697 26. The New Testament Canon...726 Scripture Index...744 Name Index...758 Subject Index...765
D. A. Carson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author or coauthor of over 45 books, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning book The Gagging of God, and An Introduction to the New Testament. He is general editor of Telling the Truth: Evangelizing Postmoderns and Worship by the Book. He has served as a pastor and is an active guest lecturer in church and academic settings around the world. Douglas J. Moo (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the author of 2 Peter and Jude in the NIV Application Commentary series.
'...highly recommended. With its very careful, keenly nuanced, and
extensively researched discussions, it may well be considered
special in a way not originally intended by its authors. It
deserves to be read not just by students but by all scholars of the
New Testament.'
*Review of Biblical Literature*
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