Exploring the New Testament vol 1

£20.99

ISBN 9780281084623
Author David Wenham & Steve Walton
Pub Date 01/02/2021

A thorough introduction that has been fully revised and expanded to take account of major scholarly advances over the past decade

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Description

Tried, tested and trusted by students and teachers across the world, this widely respected study guide enables you to engage with an array of essential topics, including:

the Jewish and Greco-Roman background to the New Testament
literary genres and forms
issues of authorship, date and setting
the content and major themes of each book
well established and newer methods of study
the latest scholarship in the quest for the historical Jesus
the intersection of New Testament studies with contemporary faith and culture

the impact of social memory theory on Gospel studies
recent work on characterization in narrative studies of the Gospels
women in the Gospels
reading the Gospels and Acts theologically
how the Hebrew Scriptures are read by the New Testament authors
the resurrection and Ascension of Jesus
Luke’s presentation of Jesus’ identity and mission
updated bibliographies, highlighting the most important and influential works published in the past decade

Drawing on the authors’ decades of experience in teaching these topics, this comprehensive textbook gives students a strong understanding and a solid foundation for further study.