Encountering the New Testament (Encountering Biblical Studies) : A Historical and Theological Survey

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 experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, 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 • study questions Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging. An accompanying website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources offers a wide array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards, self quizzes, and introductory videos. Resources for professors include discussion questions, suggestions for class activities, PowerPoint slides, an instructor's manual, and a test bank. 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.

Now in its third edition, this award-winning textbook includes updated content and a new interior design. An accompanying website offers a wide array of resources for students and professors.

Other helpful 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
• study questions

Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging.

Praise for Previous Editions

"This is a beautifully produced, user-friendly book introducing students to the NT."
--Peter Oakes, Journal for the Study of the New Testament

"Encountering the New Testament is a highly commendable introduction to the study of the New Testament. The text provides a fine foundation upon which a professor in a classroom can build."
--Robert W. Bernard, Southwestern Journal of Theology

Why study the New Testament? -- The Middle East in the days of Jesus -- The gospel and the four gospels -- The gospel of Matthew: the Messiah has come! -- The gospel of Mark: Son of God, servant of all -- The gospel of Luke: a Savior for all people -- The gospel of John: eternal life through His name -- Man from Galilee: the life of Jesus Christ -- Lord, teach us: the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ -- Modern approaches to the New Testament: historical criticism and hermeneutics -- The modern study of the gospels -- The modern search for Jesus -- The world and identity of the earliest church -- Acts 1-7: the earliest days of the church -- Acts 8-12: salvation for both Jew and Gentile -- Acts 13-28: the light of Christ to the ends of the earth -- All things to all people: life and teachings of the Apostle Paul -- Romans: right with God -- Corinthians and Galatians: apostolic counsel for confused churches -- Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: letters from prison -- Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus: a legacy of faithfulness -- Hebrews and James: maintaining full commitment to Christ -- Peter, John, and Jude: a call to faith, hope, and love -- Revelation: God is in control! -- Epilogue: matters to ponder. "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 experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, 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; study questions. An accompanying website will offer a wide array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards, self quizzes, and chapter summaries. Resources for professors include suggestions for class activities as well as an instructor's manual and test bank. Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging"--Publisher description. Read more... Contents 6 Preface 8 To the Professor 10 To the Student 14 Abbreviations 16 Why Study the New Testament? 18 Encountering Jesus and the Gospels 36 The Middle East in the Days of Jesus 38 The Gospel and the Four Gospels 70 The Gospel of Matthew 80 The Gospel of Mark 90 The Gospel of Luke 100 The Gospel of John 110 Man from Galilee 122 Lord, Teach Us 140 Modern Approaches to the New Testament 156 The Modern Study of the Gospels 172 The Modern Search for Jesus 184 Encountering Acts and the Earliest Church 194 The World and Identity of the Earliest Church 196 Acts 1–7 210 Acts 8–12 224 Acts 13–28 238 Encountering Paul and His Epistles 250 All Things to All People 252 Romans 272 Corinthians and Galatians 286 Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon 306 Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus 326 Encountering the General Epistles and the Apocalypse 344 Hebrews and James 346 Peter, John, and Jude 360 Revelation 374 Epilogue 386 Glossary 394 Notes 408 Credits 424 Scripture Index 426 Name Index 438 Subject Index 442 Two experienced classroom teachers present a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning New Testament survey.