Description
Book SynopsisStudying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook (over 250,000 copies sold). This fourth edition takes into account the dramatic shift in the global Christian population. Other distinguishing features include abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color; sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; focus boxes isolating key issues; chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; and study questions. An accompanying website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources offers an array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards and self quizzes. Resources for professors include discussion questions and a test bank.
Table of ContentsContents
To the Professor
To the Student
1. Why Study the New Testament?
Part 1: Encountering Jesus and the Gospels
2. The Middle East in the Days of Jesus
3. The Gospel and the Four Gospels
4. The Gospel of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come!
5. The Gospel of Mark: Son of God,
Servant of All
6. The Gospel of Luke: A Savior for
All People
7. The Gospel of John: Eternal Life
through His Name
8. Man from Galilee: The Life of Jesus Christ
9. Lord, Teach Us: The Teaching
Ministry of Jesus Christ
10. Modern Approaches to the New
Testament: Historical Criticism
and Hermeneutics
11. The Modern Study of the Gospels
12. The Modern Search for Jesus
Part 2: Encountering Acts and the
Earliest Church
13. The World and Identity of the
Earliest Church
14. Acts 1-7: The Earliest Days of the Church
15. Acts 8-12: Salvation for Both Jew and Gentile
16. Acts 13-28: The Light of Christ to the Ends of the Earth
Part 3: Encountering Paul and His
Epistles
17. All Things to All People: Life and
Teachings of the Apostle Paul
18. Romans: Right with God
19. Corinthians and Galatians:
Apostolic Counsel for Confused Churches
20. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: Letters
from Prison
21. Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus: A Legacy of Faithfulness
Part 4: Encountering the General
Epistles and the Apocalypse
22. Hebrews and James: Maintaining Full Commitment to Christ
23. Peter, John, and Jude: A Call to
Faith, Hope, and Love
24. Revelation: God Is in Control!
Epilogue: Matters to Ponder
Glossary
Indexes
