The new testament in its world workbook : an introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the first christians

This workbook accompanies The New Testament in Its World by N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird. Following the textbook's structure, it offers assessment questions, exercises, and activities designed to support the students' learning experience. Reinforcing the teaching in the textbook, this workbook will not only help to enhance their understanding of the New Testament books as historical, literary, and social phenomena located in the world of early Christianity, but also guide them to think like a first-century believer while reading the text responsibly for today. The work book will follow the structure of the textbook, as 1. Reading the New Testament 2. The World of Jesus and the Early Church 3. Jesus and the Victory of God 4. The Resurrection of the Son of God 5. Paul and the Faithfulness of God 6. The Gospels and the Story of God 7. The Early Christians and the Mission of God 8. The Making of the New Testament 9. Living the Story of the New Testament The New Testament in Its World Workbook accompanies the definitive seminary-level introduction to the New Testament by N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird. It presents the New Testament books as a literary, narrative, and social phenomena located in the world of second temple Judaism and early Christianity covering the third century BCE to the mid-second century CE This student-friendly work book will be welcomed by all who want to get the most out of Wright and Bird's exciting new textbook