Studying the New Testament: A Fortress Introduction
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This book offers an introduction to the literature of the New Testament, demonstrating how these writings can be approached and critically studied in an academic setting. Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good, two respected New Testament scholars, provide a narrative of the historical context and social world of the books of the New Testament, a chronological survey of the Gospels and letters, and the remaining writings (Apocrypha, Apocalyptic) with their special focus on the emerging church. Together with textboxes, exercises, questions, further readings, maps, timeline, and glossary, this brief introduction surveys employs leading methods of study and equips students with the general literacy needed for successful and serious study of New Testament writings.
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This book offers an introduction to the literature of the New Testament, demonstrating how these writings can be approached and critically studied in an academic setting. Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good, two respected New Testament scholars, provide a narrative of the historical context and social world of the books of the New Testament, a chronological survey of the Gospels and letters, and the remaining writings (Apocrypha, Apocalyptic) with their special focus on the emerging church. Together with textboxes, exercises, questions, further readings, maps, timeline, and glossary, this brief introduction surveys employs leading methods of study and equips students with the general literacy needed for successful and serious study of New Testament writings.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800697358
- eBook ISBN 9781451404623
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 184
- Publication Date July 15, 2010
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Endorsements
"Chilton and Good write about New Testament study for beginners using clear, accessible prose that steers a secure course between the rocks of competing methods and the shoals of conflicting interpretations. The authors provide answers where needed and properly challenge those who engage this book to want to learn more."
—Richard I. Pervo
Author of Acts (Hermeneia), and The Making of Paul: Constructions of the Apostle in Early Christianity
"Studying the New Testament provides students and teachers with easily accessible information about the basic anatomy of the New Testament's contents and worlds, as well as major scholarly approaches and interpretive frameworks. This introductory guide is invaluable as a starting point and reference for those interested in critically–informed engagement with New Testament texts and contexts, ancient and (post)modern."
—Davina C. Lopez
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Eckerd College, Saint Petersburg, Florida
"This introduction to the New Testament literature is written in a lively style while providing a considerable amount of information to the student that is up–to–date, informative, and engaging. It brings a freshness to the introduction genre and will be welcomed by many students, both at beginner and more advanced levels. Highly recommended."
—Sean Freyne
Professor of Theology Emeritus
Trinity College, Dublin
—Richard I. Pervo
Author of Acts (Hermeneia), and The Making of Paul: Constructions of the Apostle in Early Christianity
"Studying the New Testament provides students and teachers with easily accessible information about the basic anatomy of the New Testament's contents and worlds, as well as major scholarly approaches and interpretive frameworks. This introductory guide is invaluable as a starting point and reference for those interested in critically–informed engagement with New Testament texts and contexts, ancient and (post)modern."
—Davina C. Lopez
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Eckerd College, Saint Petersburg, Florida
"This introduction to the New Testament literature is written in a lively style while providing a considerable amount of information to the student that is up–to–date, informative, and engaging. It brings a freshness to the introduction genre and will be welcomed by many students, both at beginner and more advanced levels. Highly recommended."
—Sean Freyne
Professor of Theology Emeritus
Trinity College, Dublin
Professor
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Review in Review of Biblical Liturature by Paul Foster
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| Study Guide; Adobe Acrobat Document | |
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