New Testament Survey [Hardcover]

Merrill C. Tenney (Author), Walter M. Dunnett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1985

Written in a clear, non-technical style, New Testament Survey is an analytic and historical survey which sets forth the message of the New Testament against a fully integrated picture of the world of the first century. Tenny begins with a survey of the overall social, political, economic, and religious background of the New Testament books, placing each book in its own setting and clarifying its main lines of thought. The book concludes with a short but penetrating study of the canon and text of the New Testament.

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From the Publisher

This book is the textbook for the ETA course, New Testament Survey. Complete instructional resources are available for those wishing to teach the course. These materials include a copy of the text, instructor's guide, audio cassette and set of masters for making overhead transparencies. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Studying the Bible is a fascinating experience for all who desire to more clearly understand how God works with His people. Well-known Bible passages take on new dimensions when seen in the perspective of a sweeping panoramic overview. A person desiring to minister to other must also develop the spiritual depth which comes from biblical knowledge. The three-volume series Broadening Your Biblical Horizons will help you attain these goals. No book, however, can ever substitute for studying the Bible itself. Nor can the most capable person apply the Bible's message to another person's life. You will benefit most from this study if you first read the portion of the Word of God being considered as many times as possible from various good translations. Then ask yourself, "What does the Word say to me?" Applying what the Bible says to current living will result in a truly rewarding experience. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 454 pages
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Rev Sub edition (January 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802836119
• ISBN-13: 978-0802836113
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent New Testament Introduction, May 17, 2004

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Roy Ingle "The Seeking Disciple" (Lexington, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Testament Survey (Hardcover)

Without a doubt, Tenney's book does indeed present an evangelical yet scholarly view of the New Testament. Tenney makes no hesitation to say that he does believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God from the beginning. Tenney's work, however, is not a textual commentary on textual criticism. His book is a brief introduction to the New Testament.

Tenney's book does a wonderful job of presenting the historical background of the New Testament and using the book of Acts, he traces the footsteps of the Apostles as they wrote the New Testament Canon. At the end of each chapter he includes a very helpful bibliograpy to help the reader study deeper the various books, archeology, and history of what he has dealt with rather quickly.

I used this book as a freshmen in Bible college and it had a profound influence on my personal understanding of the background and history of the New Testament and the early Church. I highly recommend anyone serious about studying Scripture to purchase and read Tenney's book.

31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Classic New Testament Introduction, September 20, 2000

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J.M. Hebert (Western USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Testament Survey (Hardcover)

Don't be fooled by the more recent New Testament Survey books published in the last few years. Tenney's work is still the classic reference work in its field and the best introduction to the New Testament you can buy. To prove the point, this text is still used by most conservative Bible Colleges for their core NTS course. It is thorough, complete, and unparalleled, and builds a firm foundation for future Bible study.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, December 12, 2005

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J. Anderson "Jim" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Testament Survey (Hardcover)

I read this book as part of a New Testament Literature course. I was pleased to learn about the archeological and historical facts that contributed to learning about the New Testament in its original context. I am able to study the scriptures and obtain a clearer picture of what is being said.