Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey, 3rd Edition

Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two senior scholars offer a new edition of their award-winning introductory text, now with updated content and a new interior design. Other distinguishing features include abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color; sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; focus boxes isolating key issues; chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; and study questions. ContentsTo the ProfessorTo the Student1. Why Study the New Testament? Part 1: Encountering Jesus and the Gospels2. The Middle East in the Days of Jesus3. The Gospel and the Four Gospels4. The Gospel of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come!5. The Gospel of Mark: Son of God, Servant of All6. The Gospel of Luke: A Savior for All People7. The Gospel of John: Eternal Life through His Name8. Man from Galilee: The Life of Jesus Christ9. Lord, Teach Us: The Teaching Ministry of Jesus Christ10. Modern Approaches to the New Testament: Historical Criticism and Hermeneutics11. The Modern Study of the Gospels12. The Modern Search for Jesus Part 2: Encountering Acts and the Earliest Church13. The World and Identity of the Earliest Church14. Acts 1-7: The Earliest Days of the Church15. Acts 8-12: Salvation for Both Jew and Gentile16. Acts 13-28: The Light of Christ to the Ends of the Earth Part 3: Encountering Paul and His Epistles17. All Things to All People: Life and Teachings of the Apostle Paul18. Romans: Right with God19. Corinthians and Galatians: Apostolic Counsel for Confused Churches20. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: Letters from Prison21. Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus: A Legacy of Faithfulness Part 4: Encountering the General Epistles and the Apocalypse22. Hebrews and James: Maintaining Full Commitment to Christ23. Peter, John, and Jude: A Call to Faith, Hope, and Love24. Revelation: God Is in Control! Epilogue: Matters to PonderGlossaryIndexes About the SeriesEach volume in the Encountering Biblical Studies series is designed for classroom use and includes a number of helpful features, including a bibliography, key terms, chapter objectives, chapter outlines, sidebars, and illustrations. Click here to order Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey. Hardback, 9780801039645