Introducing the New Testament : a historical, literary, and theological survey

This beautifully written and engaging survey offers an up-to-date New Testament introduction for undergraduate students and general readers. Powell presents disputed and controversial issues fairly, neither dictating conclusions nor privileging skepticism over faith-based perspectives. The book is written in a lively and engaging style and includes helpful sidebars, maps, tables, charts, glossary, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. In addition, this full-color book includes beautiful artwork illustrating the reception of the New Testament through various times and cultures. A companion Web site will feature a wealth of additional resources for students and instructors. This beautifully written and engaging survey offers an up-to-date New Testament introduction for undergraduate students and general readers. Powell presents disputed and controversial issues fairly, neither dictating conclusions nor privileging skepticism over faith-based perspectives. The book is written in a lively and engaging style and includes helpful sidebars, maps, tables, charts, glossary, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. In addition, this full-color book includes beautiful artwork illustrating the reception of the New Testament through various times and cultures. A companion Web site through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources features a video introduction from the author and a wealth of additional resources for students and instructors. Resources for students include introductory videos, chapter summaries, chapter objectives, study questions, flash cards, extra sidebars and charts, self quizzes, and bibliographies. Resources for professors include discussion prompts, pedagogical suggestions, PowerPoint outlines, and a test/quiz bank. Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 1. The New Testament World......Page 16 2. The New Testament Writings......Page 48 3. Jesus......Page 64 4. The Gospels......Page 82 5. Matthew......Page 104 6. Mark......Page 126 7. Luke......Page 148 8. John......Page 170 9. Acts......Page 192 10. New Testament Letters......Page 216 11. Paul......Page 232 12. Romans......Page 256 13. 1 Corinthians......Page 274 14. 2 Corinthians......Page 294 15. Galatians......Page 308 16. Ephesians......Page 324 17. Philippians......Page 344 18. Colossians......Page 358 19. 1 Thessalonians......Page 372 20. 2 Thessalonians......Page 388 21. The Pastoral Letters: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus......Page 398 22. Philemon......Page 416 23. Hebrews......Page 428 24. James......Page 446 25. 1 Peter......Page 464 26. 2 Peter......Page 482 27. The Johannine Letters: 1 John, 2 John, 3 John......Page 494 28. Jude......Page 510 29. Revelation......Page 520 Glossary......Page 540 About the Artwork......Page 548 List of Maps......Page 554 Index......Page 555 This Up-to-date New Testament Introduction Has Been Carefully Designed For The Classroom. Mark Allan Powell Presents Disputed And Controversial Issues Fairly, Neither Dictating Conclusions Nor Privileging Skepticism Over Faith-based Perspectives. Chapters Appear In The Book In Canonical Order But Are Designed For Assignment In Any Order. --from Publisher Description Preface -- The New Testament World -- The New Testament Writings -- Jesus -- The Gospels -- Matthew -- Mark -- Luke -- John -- Acts -- New Testament Letters -- Paul -- Romans -- 1 Corinthians -- 2 Corinthians -- Galatians -- Ephesians -- Philippians -- Colossians -- 1 Thessalonians -- 2 Thessalonians -- The Pastoral Letters : 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus -- Philemon -- Hebrews -- James -- 1 Peter -- 2 Peter -- The Johannine Letters : 1 John, 2 John, 3 John -- Jude -- Revelation -- Glossart -- About The Artwork -- List Of Maps -- Index. Mark Allan Powell. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This engaging and up-to-date New Testament introduction has been carefully designed for the classroom. Mark Allan Powell presents disputed and controversial issues fairly, neither dictating conclusions nor privileging skepticism over faith-based perspectives. A recognized expert in New Testament scholarly literature, he nevertheless writes in a lively and lucid style that communicates well to undergraduates. Chapters appear in the book in canonical order but are designed for assignment in any order. Besides helpful teaching aids like sidebars, maps, tables, charts, glossary, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading, this full-color textbook also includes beautiful artwork illustrating the reception of the New Testament through various times and cultures. - Publisher. A leading biblical scholar provides a lively, engaging introduction to the New Testament that is critical yet faith friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids.