
Reading the New Testament Today
An Introduction to New Testament Criticism
Brian Beck(Author)
Lutterworth Press
Published on 1. December 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-7188-2236-1 (ISBN)
Description
Why do we have to study the New Testament? Is it not simply enough to read it? Beginning with a reading of the Lord's Prayer, Brian Beck sets out to show how even the most familiar passages may benefit from more detailed study. He writes simply and directly about the problems which arise from translation, not only for the student but for every Christian who cares enough about the New Testament to want to understand it better. He then goes on to show the way in which the different books came to be written and how they were brought together. Though he is ready to criticise a number of scholars when he thinks they are mistaken, he nevertheless yields to nobody in his high regard for many of the fruits of contemporary New Testament scholarship.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
James Clarke & Co Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7188-2236-1 (9780718822361)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Brian E. Beck is a Methodist minister, and Secretary of the Methodist Conference. He was formerly Principal of Wesley House, Cambridge.
Content
Foreword
Introduction
1. Asking Questions
2. The Original Wording
3. How It Came Together
4. Analysing the Documents
5. The Four Gospels
6. Behind the Written Word - 1
7. Behind the Written Word - 2
8. Collectors or Editors?
9. The Jesus of History?
10. Objections in a Historical Context
11. Authority and Meaning
Conclusion
Further Reading
Index
Introduction
1. Asking Questions
2. The Original Wording
3. How It Came Together
4. Analysing the Documents
5. The Four Gospels
6. Behind the Written Word - 1
7. Behind the Written Word - 2
8. Collectors or Editors?
9. The Jesus of History?
10. Objections in a Historical Context
11. Authority and Meaning
Conclusion
Further Reading
Index