{"product_id":"engaging-the-christian-scriptures-an-introduction-to-the-bible-9781540962256","title":"Engaging the Christian Scriptures – An","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis readable, faith-friendly, one-semester textbook aids students as they engage in their first reading of the biblical text in an academic setting. The authors, who have significant undergraduate teaching experience, approach the Christian Scriptures from historical, literary, and theological perspectives. Text boxes, illustrations, maps, and suggestions for further reading are included. This new edition incorporates professor and student feedback, adds a glossary, has been revised throughout, and is supplemented by updated and expanded web-based pedagogical resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1. Places to Begin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Read the Bible?\u003cbr\u003eHow Did We Get the Bible?\u003cbr\u003eHow Shall We Read the Bible?\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Old Testament\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2. Pentateuch\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Old Testament World\u003cbr\u003ePrimeval History\u003cbr\u003eAncestral Stories\u003cbr\u003eThe Composition of the Pentateuch\u003cbr\u003eExodus and Covenant\u003cbr\u003eSojourn in the Wilderness\u003cbr\u003eTheological Reflection: Creation and Covenant\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e3. Former and Latter Prophets\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical and Social Contexts of the Prophets\u003cbr\u003eSettlement in the Land\u003cbr\u003eMovement to Monarchy\u003cbr\u003eThe Latter Prophets\u003cbr\u003eExile and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eTheological Reflection: Crises of Monarchy and Exile\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e4. Writings\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Context of the Writings\u003cbr\u003eThe Psalms\u003cbr\u003eThe Wisdom Books\u003cbr\u003eDaniel\u003cbr\u003eThe Five Scrolls\u003cbr\u003eTheological Reflection: Faith and Culture\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The New Testament\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e5. Between the Testaments\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSociohistorical Developments\u003cbr\u003eJewish Beliefs and Religious Practices in Antiquity\u003cbr\u003eGreek and Roman Beliefs and Religious Practices in Antiquity\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e6. The Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World of the Gospels\u003cbr\u003eThe Genre and Literary Tradition of the Gospel\u003cbr\u003eThe Gospel according to Mark\u003cbr\u003eThe Gospel according to Matthew\u003cbr\u003eThe Gospel according to Luke\u003cbr\u003eThe Gospel according to John\u003cbr\u003eThe Acts of the Apostles\u003cbr\u003eTheological Reflection: Unity and Diversity\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e7. Paul and the Pauline Tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul's Life, Ministry, and Letters\u003cbr\u003eThe First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians\u003cbr\u003eThe Letter of Paul to the Galatians\u003cbr\u003eThe First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians\u003cbr\u003eThe Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians\u003cbr\u003eThe Letter of Paul to the Romans\u003cbr\u003eThe Letter of Paul to the Philippians\u003cbr\u003eThe Letter of Paul to Philemon\u003cbr\u003eThe Pauline Tradition\u003cbr\u003eTheological Reflection: The Contours of Paul's Theology\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e8. The General Letters and Revelation\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World of Early Christians\u003cbr\u003eThe Letter to the Hebrews\u003cbr\u003eThe Letter of James\u003cbr\u003eThe First Letter of Peter\u003cbr\u003eThe Second Letter of Peter and the Letter of Jude\u003cbr\u003eThe Johannine Letters\u003cbr\u003eThe Revelation to John\u003cbr\u003eTheological Reflection: A Fitting Conclusion\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eConclusion: Overarching Story of the Christian Scriptures\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndexes","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740395319639,"sku":"9781540962256","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781540962256.jpg?v=1720054597","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/engaging-the-christian-scriptures-an-introduction-to-the-bible-9781540962256","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}