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9781535940412

From Pentecost to Patmos, 2nd Edition An Introduction to Acts through Revelation

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    9781535940412

  • ISBN10:

    1535940417

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2021-07-01
  • Publisher: B&H Academic
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Summary

Pairing depth of scholarship with contemporary application, the authors of From Pentecost to Patmos have produced a unique introductory New Testament textbook. Craig Blomberg and Darlene Seal provide the context and clarity that readers need to better understand Acts through Revelation, showcasing the historical, linguistic, and theological implications found in each book. This second edition includes expanded footnotes and a lengthier, up-to-date introduction to Paul. Newly added review questions, maps, and diagrams enhance the scholarship and make the resource truly user-friendly.

Author Biography

Craig L. Blomberg (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary.
Darlene M. Seal (MA, Denver Seminary) is a PhD candidate and lecturer in Greek at McMaster Divinity College, Ontario, Canada.
Alicia S. Duprée (MDiv, MA, Denver Seminary) is a PhD student at Trinity College, Bristol, UK.

Table of Contents

Part 1 - The Acts of the Apostles

1. Acts: The Gospel Moves Out

Part 2 - Paul and His Letters

2.     Paul: Life and Ministry
3.     Galatians: The Charter of Christian Liberty
4.     The Thessalonian Correspondence: A Balanced View of Christ’s Return
              1 Thessalonians: Christ Is Coming Soon
              2 Thessalonians: But Not That Soon! 
5. The Corinthian Correspondence: Countering Compromise with the Culture
             1 Corinthians: Internal Immaturity and External Hellenizing Threats
             2 Corinthians: Increasing Maturity but Infiltrating Judaizing Threats 
6.     Romans: The Most Systematic Exposition of Paul’s Gospel
7.     The Prison Epistles: General Introduction
             Philemon: A Christian Response to an Estranged Slave
             Colossians: Christ as Lord of the Cosmos and the Church
             Ephesians: Unity in Diversity of Messiah’s New Creation as a Witness   to the “Powers” 
             Philippians: Joyful Imitation of Christ’s Humility 
8. The Pastoral Epistles: General Introduction
            Titus: Doing Good in the Church and Society  
            1 Timothy: How to Pastor a Church and Turn It Away from Error
            2 Timothy: Pass It On 

Part 3  - Other New Testament Writings

9.     The Epistle of James: “Faith without Works Is Dead”
10.     The Epistle to the Hebrews: Hold Fast to Jesus, God’s Son and High Priest
11.     1 Peter: Perseverance despite Persecution
12.     The Epistle of Jude: “Contend for the Faith”
13.     2 Peter: “Where Is the Promise of His Coming?”
14.     The Epistles of John: The Tests of Life
          ​1 John: Countering the Secessionists 
          2 John: The Secessionists Attack from Outside
          3 John: The Secessionists Take Over Inside? 
15. The Book of Revelation: God’s Plans for Cosmic History

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