{"product_id":"the-routledge-guidebook-to-the-new-testament-9780415729048","title":"The Routledge Guidebook to The New Testament","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Christian canon of scripture, the New Testament is one of the most influential works in history. Its impact can be seen in many different fields, but without an awareness of the historical, cultural, social, and intellectual context of early Christianity, it can be difficult for modern-day readers to fully understand what the first-century authors were trying to say and how the first readers of the New Testament would have understood these ideas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Routledge Guidebook to the New Testament offers an academic introduction to the New Testament examining:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe social and historical context in which the New Testament was written\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe primary text, supporting students in close analysis from a range of consensus positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe contemporary reception and ongoing influence of the New Testament\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith further reading suggestions, this guidebook is essential reading for all students of religion and philoso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptionally helpful and highly readable Guidebook is ideal for anyone looking for an introduction to the New Testament and its world. This book will enable a reader to appreciate the New Testament and its subsequent influence with greater depth and insight. Informed by the latest scholarship, it presents the range of scholarly views on key matters of debate, and the definition of key terms and answers to ‘frequently asked questions’ add greatly to its value. Paul Trebilco, University of Otago, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbbreviations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI. The Context of Early Christianity and the New Testament\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eII. The Literature of the New Testament: The Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatthew \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuke-Acts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIII. The Literature of the New Testament: Letters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Letters of Paul\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomans \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Corinthians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Corinthians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalatians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEphesians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilippians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColossians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1-2 Thessalonians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilemon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Letter to the Hebrews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe General Epistles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1-2 Peter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1, 2, 3 John\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIV. The Literature of the New Testament: Apocalyptic Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevelation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV. Key Concepts \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVI. General Issues \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do we know about the life of Jesus?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat language did Jesus speak?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do we know what Jesus really said?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow should the miracles in the New Testament be understood?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid Jesus found a new religion?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs the New Testament anti-Semitic?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho wrote the New Testament?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do we know when the books of the New Testament were written?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy does the New Testament contain (only) twenty-seven books?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow should one read the non-canonical writings?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow are the Dead Sea Scrolls related to the New Testament?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShould the New Testament be read \"literally\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat special methods do scholars use to interpret the New Testament?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVII. For Further Study\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018189209943,"sku":"9780415729048","price":28.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415729048.jpg?v=1750775955","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-routledge-guidebook-to-the-new-testament-9780415729048","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}