{"product_id":"a-concise-guide-to-reading-the-new-testament-9780801097638","title":"A Concise Guide to Reading the New Testament","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe New Testament came together, and comes to us, not as a randomly sorted set of individual books but as a definitely shaped and ordered whole. This concise, theological introduction to the New Testament sheds light on the interpretive significance of the canon''s structure and sequence and articulates how the final shape of the canon is formative for Christian discipleship. Providing an essential overview often missing from New Testament books and courses, this book will serve as an accessible supplement to any New Testament or Bible introduction textbook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1. Introduction: The Form and Function of the New Testament Canon\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFollowing the Way of the Word\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e2. The Gospel according to Matthew: The Call\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eto Discipleship\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. The Gospel according to Mark: The Cost\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof Discipleship\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Take up your cross and follow me.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. The Gospel according to Luke: The Scope\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof Discipleship\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The kingdom of God is among you.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. The Gospel according to John: The Center\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof Discipleship\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. The Acts of the Apostles: The Community\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof Discipleship\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"In the last days it will be . . . that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. The Letters of Paul: The Pattern\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof Discipleship\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. The Catholic Epistles: The Tradition\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof Discipleship\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Whoever says 'I abide in him' ought to walk just as he walked.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. The Revelation to John: The Conquering\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eDisciple\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"These follow the Lamb wherever he goes.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions for Further Reading\u003cbr\u003eIndexes","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405118906711,"sku":"9780801097638","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801097638.jpg?v=1730488758","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-concise-guide-to-reading-the-new-testament-9780801097638","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}