Introducing the Bible The New Testament

by Clark, Douglas R.; Brunt, John C.

• ISBN13: 9780761806325
• ISBN10: 0761806326
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-03-27
• Publisher: UPA

Summary

This book provides an up-to-date theologically balanced introduction to the Bible and its study, which takes biblical scholarship seriously and takes an affirming stance on faith.

Table of Contents

Dedication	iii
Table of Illustrations	vii
List of Abbreviations	ix
Foreword	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction to the Set	xv
Section I: Introductory Matters	1	(36)
The First Century Greco-Roman World	1	(12)
The First Century jewish World	13	(12)
The History of the Text and Canon	25	(12)
Section II: Pauline Epistles	37	(124)
Letters in Hellenistic Society	37	(26)
Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles	63	(8)
Thessalonians	71	(8)
Thessalonians	79	(10)
Corinthians	89	(8)
Corinthians	97	(6)
Galatians	103	(12)
Romans	115	(10)
Philippians	125	(8)
Colossians	133	(8)
Ephesians	141	(6)
Philemon	147	(6)
The Pastoral Letters	153	(8)
Section III: The Synoptic Gospels and Acts	161	(66)
Narrative and Gospel Genre	161	(6)
Gospel Relationships	167	(8)
Mark	175	(18)
Matthew	193	(20)
The Gospel of Luke	213	(8)
Acts	221	(6)
Section IV: Johannine Literature	227	(58)
John and the Synoptics	227	(8)
The Gospel of John	235	(14)
Johannine Letters	249	(18)
Revelation	267	(18)
Section V: Other Epistles	285	(52)
Hebrews	285	(6)
James	291	(8)
1 Peter	299	(14)
2 Peter	313	(10)
Jude	323	(14)
Section VI: How to Read the New Testament	337	(12)
The Authority and Use of the Bible	337	(12)
Glossary	349	(4)
Subject Index	353	(8)
Index of Biblical References	361	(14)
Contributors	375