Who is Jesus? Why is He Important?: An Invitation to the New Testament (The Come & See Series) [Paperback]

Daniel, S.J. Harrington (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Come & See Series | Publication Date: April 1, 1999

Finally, an introduction to the New Testament for everyone!

Focusing on the most basic Christian message, Who Is Jesus? Why Is He Important? leads readers step-by-step through the entire New Testament. One of the world’s leading authorities on Scripture, Father Harrington artfully synthesizes the best of contemporary scholarship, placing it in dialogue with deeply personal and pastoral concerns. No matter how familiar you are with the New Testament--from beginner to professional--this is a reliable guide that seeks honest answers to complex questions.

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Harrington, professor of New Testament at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Mass., focuses on the most basic of all Christian doctrines: the identity of Jesus. He leads readers step-by-step through the entire New Testament, outlining each book and using literary, historical and theological criticism to interpret what it tells us about Jesus. For example, Harrington breaks the Gospel of John into three sections: "The Word of God (John 1-4)", "Jesus and 'the Jews' (John 5-12)" and "The Son of God (John 13-21)." Who is Jesus according to John, then? Harrington shows readers that the Jesus in John's Gospel is the Word of God and the Son of God; Jesus is both the revealer sent by God and God's revelation. Harrington concludes the section by pointing out that John says the proper response to Jesus is to "to love God and one's neighbor." Harrington asserts that by prayerfully using this reflective method on the New Testament texts, readers can discover who Jesus is and why He is important to their lives today. This is a reliable and accessible introduction to Jesus and the New Testament.
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Students, catechists, and searchers should place this book on their bookshelves right next to the New Testament itself. (Dr. Raymond Collins )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580510531
• ISBN-13: 978-1580510530
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #578,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Invitation to the New Testament for Anyone, July 27, 2005

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This review is from: Who is Jesus? Why is He Important?: An Invitation to the New Testament (The Come & See Series) (Paperback)

This book serves two purposes: 1)As an invitation to the New Testament from a Christological perspective as the title of the book suggests and 2) as a summary review of the New Testament for anyone already familiar with its theology who may want to read a quick overview. There are questions at the conclusion of each New Testament book summary that are useful in helping the reader retain the material. This book can also be used to assist anyone who may be teaching a New Testament course within the church or it can be given as a gift to introduce anyone young or old to the New Testament as a whole. In short, it is a great addition to anyone's personal library of books about the Bible and its theology.

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Testament guide, July 12, 2008

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I have found Dan Harrington's book to be an excellent guide to reading the New Testament. If you enjoyWho is Jesus? Why is He Important?: An Invitation to the New Testament (Come & See) reading the Bible, then this is a must.