Exploring the New Testament #1

Especially suited for introductory courses that focus on Jesus and the Gospels or the Gospels and Acts, Exploring the New Testament, Volume One introduces students to

Jewish and Greco-Roman background
literary genres and forms
debated issues such as authorship, date and setting
content and major themes of each book
conventional as well as new approaches to the study of the Gospels and Acts
the latest scholarship in the quest for the historical Jesus
the intersection of New Testament criticism with contemporary faith and culture
This revised edition features updated text and bibliographies, and incorporates new material gleaned from the experience of classroom use.

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