The New Testament
Proclamation and Parenesis, Myth and History
3rd Edition
Published on 2. January 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
516 pages
978-0-15-500378-1 (ISBN)
Description
The third edition of this respected text represents a major rewrite. The author has given thorough attention to the details of inclusive language, while covering social-historical and literary-historical factors. Coverage includes the synoptic gospels and Acts, and the historical Jesus as the presupposition of the New Testament. Features: * Exegetical surveys promote deeper understanding as students read the New Testament. * End-of-chapter bibliographies complement an extensive general bibliography, and the research bibliography for writing term papers, includes a section on computer research. New to this edition: * An expanded Major Archaeological Discoveries, Textual Discoveries and Publications Appendix includes new selections. * Methods chapter uses an interpretation of the Lord's Prayer as a model for discussion. * Materials from appendices found in previous edition are now integrated into the text. * Chapters are reorganized and updated, with new social and historical emphasis.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 163 mm
Weight
835 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-15-500378-1 (9780155003781)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Preface. Interpreting the New Testament. The Lord's Prayer. The Social-Historical Context of the New Testament. The Cultural and Religious Environment of the New Testament. A Brief Social History of Early Christianity. The Earliest Non-Pauline Christians. Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles. Paul's Letters: Historical Context, Social Context and Theology. Early Deutero-Pauline Christianity and the Letter to the Hebrews. The Gospel of Mark: A Mysterious Apocalyptic Drama. The Gospel of Matthew: Christianity as Obedience to the New Revelation. The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles: The Idea and Ethics of Salvation History. The Gospel and Letters of John: The Literature of the Johannine School. Revelation. The Church on the Way to Becoming an Institution: 1, Peter, James, 1, 2, Timothy, Titus, Jude, 2 Peter. The Presumption of the New Testament: Jesus. Epilogue. Appendix.