Exploring the New Testament
A Guide to the Gospels and Acts
By David Wenham, Steve Walton | Publisher: InterVarsity Press
About the book
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. It's 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 andActs
- 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 John's 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.
Editions of Exploring the New Testament
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780830825264
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830869398
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830825271
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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. It's 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 andActs
- 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 John's 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exploring the New Testament about?
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. It's 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 andActs
- 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 John's 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Exploring the New Testament?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Where can I read a sample of Exploring the New Testament?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780830825264
Is Exploring the New Testament part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Exploring the Bible Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Exploring the New Testament?
David Wenham, Steve Walton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Exploring the New Testament is available as paperback(ISBN 9780830825264) and ebook(ISBN 9780830869398) and ebook(ISBN 9780830825271)
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