Exploring the New Testament (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Marla J. Selvidge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0130991643 | ISBN-13: 978-0130991645 | Edition: 2

This introduction to the New Testament offers a global, pluralistic, and interdisciplinary approach. It brings the world of the reader, world issues that involve the use or interpretation of the New Testament, and the best scholarship in Bible, Art, History, Theology, and Ethics together in a readable format. While using basic historical-critical and literary-critical scholarship to introduce the timeframe, contents, themes, and peculiarities of the books of the New Testament, the chapters also focus on examples of how the New Testament has functioned in cultures during the past 2,000 years. Chapter titles include Cultural Heritage of the New Testament, The Unexpected News of Jesus, The Gospel of Mark: A Humble Community Anticipating a Hopeful Future, The Gospel of Matthew: A Traditional Community Facing Change, The Gospel of Luke: A Diverse Community Engaged in Social Reform, The Gospel of John: A Troubled Community in Search of Truth, and The Acts of the Apostles: Christianity—A World Religion. For individuals with interest—but little or no formal training—in the academic study of the bible.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I am familiar with and appreciate Selvidge's scholarship, and I admire her work here, especially her unique attention to diversity and the global perspective." — Susan Calef, Creighton University

"Selvidge s book ...attempts to present the New Testament from a multicultural perspective so that people from all types of diverse backgrounds can claim ownership of its documents." — Ira J. Jolivet, Jr., Pepperdine University

From the Back Cover

This new edition from Marla J. Selvidge retains the wide range of international perspectives on the New Testament, juxtaposing ancient texts with contemporary issues to offer students a distinctive, fresh approach to understanding the New Testament. Unlike other introductory texts, Selvidge incorporates not only historical and literary-critical approaches but also feminist interpretations often ignored in other texts. Selvidge demonstrates her commitment to have students appreciate "the New Testament as a timeless document" for all peoples.

New to this Edition

• Extensive reorganization of contents
• New scholarship on the historical Jesus
• New links and references to important online resources
• New photographs throughout text
• Updated list of recommended readings

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Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (June 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130991643
• ISBN-13: 978-0130991645
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,186,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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