New Testament Foundations
An Introduction for Students
Published on 12. September 2018
780 pages
978-1-5326-6828-9 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing upon over fifty years of scholarly experience of one of the most industrious contemporary scholars, this work, which was first published in 1975, has been revised, updated, and expanded to offer a fresh, in-depth introduction to the New Testament for today's students. Students will be immersed into the world of the first century, learning about both Greco-Roman and Jewish backgrounds. While discussing the fundamental questions surrounding the content of each book including its authorship, audience, and message, this work also engages with the wider historical-critical discussion, helping students navigate the wider world of modern New Testament scholarship.
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Persons
Ralph P. Martin (1925-2013) was Professor of New Testament at Azusa Pacific University and Fuller Seminary. He is the author of numerous works including the Word Biblical Commentaries on 2 Corinthians, Philippians, and James. He was the editor of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (2003) as well as Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Developments (1997).
Carl N. Toney is Professor of New Testament at Hope International University. He is the author of Paul's Inclusive Ethic (2008) and co-wrote 2 Corinthians (2009), of the Cornerstone Commentary series, with Ralph P. Martin.
Carl N. Toney is Professor of New Testament at Hope International University. He is the author of Paul's Inclusive Ethic (2008) and co-wrote 2 Corinthians (2009), of the Cornerstone Commentary series, with Ralph P. Martin.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Permissions
- Preface to Revised and Expanded Edition
- Abbreviations
- Part One: Introduction and Backgrounds
- Chapter 1: Introduction: Scripture as God's Action in History
- Chapter 2: The Text of the New Testament: Textual Criticism
- Chapter 3: The Historical and Political Background of Second Temple Judaism
- Chapter 4: Second Temple Judaism's Beliefs and Practices
- Chapter 5: Second Temple Jewish Literature
- Chapter 6: The Social-Political Framework of the Roman Empire
- Chapter 7: The Greco-Roman Religious and Philosophical Framework
- Part Two: The Gospels and Acts
- Chapter 8: What to Look For in the Gospels
- Chapter 9: The Synoptic Problem
- Chapter 10: Early Traditions About Jesus
- Chapter 11: The Gospels and the Historical Jesus
- Chapter 12: Mark's Suffering Son of Man
- Chapter 13: Matthew's Gospel for the Church
- Chapter 14: Luke: God Keeps Promises
- Chapter 15: John: The Son of God's Abiding Love
- Chapter 16: Acts of the Apostles: The Growth of the Church
- Part Three: Pauline Epistles
- Chapter 17: What to Look For in the Epistles
- Chapter 18: Letter Writing and Paul
- Chapter 19: The Life and Theology of Paul
- Chapter 20: 1-2 Thessalonians: Persecution and Parousia
- Chapter 21: Galatians: Paul's Struggle for the Gentile Church
- Chapter 22: Philippians: Paul and His Friends
- Chapter 23: Colossians and Crisis
- Chapter 24: Christianity and Slavery in Philemon
- Chapter 25: Reconciliation and the Apostle of Weakness in 1-2 Corinthians
- Chapter 26: Romans: Paul's Missionary Manifesto
- Chapter 27: Christ and the Church in the Ephesian Epistle
- Chapter 28: The Pastorals and the Close of Paul's Life
- Part Four: Other New Testament Writings
- Chapter 29: The Pilgrim People of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews
- Chapter 30: Christianity According to 1 Peter
- Chapter 31: The Epistle of James and Jewish Christianity
- Chapter 32: Jude's Contending for the Faith
- Chapter 33: Early Catholicism and 2 Peter
- Chapter 34: Johannine Epistles: The Struggle for the Heart of a Community
- Chapter 35: Revelation: The Kingdom of God versus the Empire
- Epilogue
- Bibliography
