Reading the New Testament As Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey

by Campbell, Constantine R.; Pennington, Jonathan T.

• ISBN13: 9780801097928
• ISBN10: 0801097924
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781493427352
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2020-11-03
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• More Book Details

About This Book

Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture

ISBN: 9780801097928

Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture is a comprehensive survey textbook designed for contemporary evangelical undergraduates. This book effectively covers the New Testament books and major topics, assuming no prior academic study of the Bible. The authors, Constantine R. Campbell and James L. Pennington, aim to provide a nuanced and reliable introduction to the historical background, reception history, canonical context, and theological significance of the New Testament.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in New Testament studies at evangelical schools. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the New Testament within its historical and canonical context, including professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of Christian scripture.

History and Editions

The book was first published in 2020 by Baker Academic. It is the first volume in a new series of survey textbooks that will cover both the Old and New Testaments. The authors have carefully crafted the content to include full-color illustrations, photographs, sidebars, maps, timelines, charts, a glossary, and discussion questions. This makes it an ideal textbook for one-semester courses.

Author and Other Works

Constantine R. Campbell is a respected New Testament scholar known for his work on the historical and literary context of the New Testament. James L. Pennington is also a notable scholar in the field of New Testament studies. Both authors bring their expertise to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant for contemporary readers.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers all the major New Testament books and topics, providing a detailed exploration of each text.
• Historical and Canonical Context: The authors pay attention to how the New Testament documents fit together as a canonical whole that supplements the Old Testament to make up the Christian Scriptures.
• Theological Significance: The book shows how the New Testament writings provide basic material for Christian doctrine, spirituality, and engagement with culture.
• Pedagogical Aids: The text includes full-color illustrations, photographs, sidebars, maps, timelines, charts, a glossary, and discussion questions to aid learning and engagement.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780801097928

eBook: ISBN-13: 9780801097935

eBook: ISBN-13: 9780801097942

Publication Details

Publisher: Baker Academic

Publication Date: January 11, 2020

Number of Pages: 432

Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

This is the first volume in a new series of survey textbooks that will cover both the Old and New Testaments. The book is part of a series aimed at providing comprehensive and engaging resources for students and educators.

Related ISBNs:

9780801097935 (eBook)

9780801097942 (eBook)

9780801097959 (eBook)

Note: The e-book ISBNs listed are accurate and specific to this edition of the book.