Reading the New Testament

by Perkins, Pheme

• ISBN13: 9780809129393
• ISBN10: 0809129396
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1988-03-01
• Publisher: Paulist Pr

Summary

"This is an excellent book for anyone wishing to start studying the New Testament...as an individual or as a member of a group". -- The Universe, London

Table of Contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Why Study the Bible?	1	(22)
What Is the New Testament?	1	(1)
Dating Books in the New Testament	2	(1)
The Contents of the New Testament	2	(7)
The Bible as Classic and as Canon	9	(1)
Language, Text and Translation	10	(3)
Entering the New Testament World: Archeology and History	13	(4)
The New Testament and Christian Life	17	(3)
Summary	20	(3)
The World of Jesus	23	(28)
Galilee, Samaria and Judea	23	(6)
The Political and Social World	29	(3)
Religious Parties and Sects	32	(3)
Religious Customs and Beliefs	35	(10)
The Religious Life of the People	45	(3)
Summary	48	(3)
PART TWO: THE MESSIAH, JESUS
The Life of Jesus	51	(27)
Seeking Jesus of Nazareth	51	(1)
How the Stories Are Preserved	52	(11)
Jesus as Teacher and Miracle-Worker	63	(5)
Jesus and His Followers	68	(4)
The Trial and Death of Jesus	72	(3)
Summary	75	(3)
The Preaching of Jesus	78	(13)
Proclaiming the Kingdom of God	78	(2)
Parables as a Language of Faith	80	(2)
Wisdom in the Sayings of Jesus	82	(2)
Summons to Discipleship	84	(5)
Summary	89	(2)
The Resurrection of Jesus	91	(7)
Images of Death and Life in Judaism	91	(1)
Martyrs and Suffering Righteous Ones	91	(1)
Resurrection, Vindication and Judgment	92	(2)
The Resurrection of Jesus	94	(1)
Summary	95	(3)
The Beginnings of Christology	98	(16)
Asking ``Who Is This Jesus?''	98	(2)
Resurrection, Jesus and God	100	(1)
Jesus as Messiah, Son of God, Son of Man, Lord	101	(5)
Jesus in Worship: Acclamation and Hymn	106	(4)
Stories and the Identity of Jesus	110	(2)
Summary	112	(2)
PART THREE: PAUL, MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES
The World of Paul	114	(21)
Christianity in an Urban Environment	114	(3)
Competing Religious and Philosophies	117	(8)
Social Status of Pauline Christians	125	(3)
The Church and the Forms of Association	128	(3)
The Workshop and Paul's Missionary Practice	131	(1)
Summary	132	(3)
The Life of Paul	135	(25)
Sources for Paul's Life	135	(5)
Reading a Pauline Letter	140	(2)
Writing the Letter	142	(5)
Philemon: Letters and Apostolic Authority	147	(3)
Missionary to the Gentiles: 1 and 2 Thessalonians	150	(4)
Paul's Missionary Associates: Philippians	154	(3)
Summary	157	(3)
Christians: Jew and Gentile	160	(15)
Jewish/Gentile Christianity: Its Variations	160	(3)
Righteousness, Faith and the Law	163	(1)
Freedom for the Gentiles: Galatians	164	(4)
Righteousness and Salvation History: Romans	168	(4)
Summary	172	(3)
Divisions in Corinth	175	(16)
The Urban Environment of Corinth	175	(3)
Paul and the Corinthian Community	178	(4)
Church as Body of Christ: 1 Corinthians	182	(4)
Division and Reconciliation: 2 Corinthians	186	(3)
Summary	189	(2)
Universalizing Paul's Message	191	(12)
Pauline Christianity in Colossians and Ephesians	191	(5)
Christ as Lord of the Cosmos: Colossians	196	(3)
All United in Christ: Ephesians	199	(2)
Summary	201	(2)
PART FOUR: THE GOSPELS: FOUR PORTRAITS OF JESUS
Mark: Jesus, Suffering Messiah	203	(11)
The Composition of Mark	203	(4)
Jesus as Powerful Savior	207	(2)
Jesus, Suffering Son of Man	209	(1)
Discipleship in Mark	210	(1)
Summary	211	(3)
Matthew: Jesus, Teacher of Israel	214	(15)
The Composition of Matthew	214	(4)
The Sermons: Jesus Instructs the Community	218	(3)
Jesus as Fulfillment of the Law	221	(4)
Discipleship in Matthew	225	(2)
Summary	227	(2)
Luke: Jesus, the Lord	229	(13)
The Composition of Luke	229	(6)
The Time of Salvation	235	(1)
Jesus as Universal Savior	236	(2)
Discipleship in Luke	238	(2)
Summary	240	(2)
John: Jesus, the Divine Son	242	(13)
The Composition of John	242	(6)
Jesus, the Jews and the World	248	(2)
Jesus, Revelation of the Father	250	(1)
Discipleship in John	251	(2)
Summary	253	(2)
PART FIVE: CONTINUING THE CHRISTIAN STORY
Acts: The Gospel to the Nations	255	(15)
The Composition of Acts	255	(5)
The Church in Salvation History	260	(3)
The Apostle Heroes: Peter and Paul	263	(2)
Discipleship in Acts	265	(3)
Summary	268	(2)
Hebrews: The Heavenly High Priest	270	(11)
The Thought World of Hebrews	270	(4)
Christ as Heavenly High Priest	274	(2)
Discipleship in Hebrews	276	(2)
Summary	278	(3)
The Pastoral Epistles: A Pauline Tradition	281	(12)
The Image of Paul in the Pastorals	281	(4)
True Doctrine in the Pastorals	285	(2)
Church Organization in the Pastorals	287	(2)
Christian Women in the Pastorals	289	(2)
Summary	291	(2)
The Catholic Epistles: An Apostolic Heritage	293	(11)
1 Peter, the ``Holy People of God''	293	(4)
James and Jude, the Legacy of Jewish Christianity	297	(2)
2 Peter, Christian Eschatology	299	(3)
Summary	302	(2)
The Johannine Epistles: A Church Divided	304	(8)
The Story of Johannine Christianity	304	(2)
1 and 2 John, Christian Fellowship and the Crisis of Division	306	(3)
3 John, Broken Hospitality	309	(1)
Summary	310	(2)
Revelation: Christianity and the Empire	312	(17)
The Composition of Revelation	312	(7)
The Apocalyptic Imagination	319	(2)
The Political Message of Revelation	321	(4)
Discipleship in Revelation	325	(2)
Summary	327	(2)
Bibliography for Further Study	329	(10)
Scripture Index	339	(7)
Subject Index	346