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This book is a concise summary of The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown -- the acclaimed New Testament introduction by the same authors. This volume sets a new standard for high-level, up-to-date research presented in a core knowledge format that is practical, relevant, and easy to follow. Part One features chapters on the nature of Scripture and the religious and political background of the New Testament. Part Two covers the Gospels in the canonical order, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Part Three uses Acts as the framework for treating Paul's letters in chronological written order: Galatians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Corinthians, Romans, and the Prison and Pastoral Epistles (Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, and 1-2 Timothy and Titus, respectively). Part Four includes discussions of the General Epistles (Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude) and Revelation. Each chapter clearly discusses the book's key facts, contribution to the canon, historical setting, literary features, and theological message. - Publisher.
This book provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the New Testament, designed for accessible, high-level research. It synthesizes up-to-date scholarship into a practical format, covering the nature of Scripture and its historical context before delving into the Gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and General Epistles. Each section meticulously details the key facts, canonical contribution, historical setting, literary features, and theological message of each book.
This work is presented as a concise summary of a larger, acclaimed introduction to the New Testament, aiming to set a new standard for accessible, high-level research. The structure is designed to be practical and easy to follow, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking core knowledge on the New Testament. Its approach emphasizes clarity in presenting factual, historical, literary, and theological aspects of each biblical book. The publisher highlights its up-to-date research and relevance for contemporary study.
Page Count:
480
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
ISBN-10:
1433677083
ISBN-13:
9781433677083
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