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1. Introduction: How To Read The New Testament: What Is 'the New Testament'? -- Part I. History: -- 2. Reading Historical Documents Historically: From Historical Criticisms To Literary Criticisms And Back Again -- 3. Contemporary Historical Approaches To The New Testament: Identity And Difference -- 4. Applying Methods Old And New -- 5. The Quest For The Historical Jesus -- Part Ii. Revolutionary Origins Of Christian Beliefs?: -- 6. The New Testament And The Origins Of Major Christian Theological Ideas -- 7. Paul, The Law, Fatih And Salvation: Old Perspectives, New Perspectives, Different Perspectives -- 8. Paul's Revolution For Our Times?: Paul And Continental Philosophy -- Part Iii. Reception: -- 9. What Is 'reception History'? -- 10. Methods And Questions In Reception History -- 11. How To Read New Testament Scholarship -- Part Iv. Extracts From New Testament Scholarship: -- 12. Scholars Reading The New Testament James G. Crossley. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.