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Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey Paperback – October 1, 2009
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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.
- Print length560 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBaker Academic
- Publication dateOctober 1, 2009
- Dimensions7.5 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
- ISBN-10080102868X
- ISBN-13978-0801028687
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"Introducing the New Testament is just what today's students need: the length is right, the perspective balanced and fair, the choice of content perfect, the layout reader-friendly and attractive, and the author is a respected New Testament scholar and popular classroom teacher. Adopting this book as the primary text for introductory Bible courses (in a college, seminary, or church) is a no-brainer. I recommend it highly."--Craig A. Evans, Acadia Divinity College, Nova Scotia
"Beautifully presented, accessibly written, clearly organized, and attentive to the beginning student. Both students and faculty will benefit from engaging this book."--Stephen E. Fowl, Loyola College in Maryland
"Introducing the New Testament is a real gem, a true diamond, not in the rough but well polished. Like a diamond, it reflects the multifaceted beauty of the New Testament text. Like a diamond, it is a concentrate of years of scholarship. Like a diamond, it is a thing of beauty, with its artistic reproductions and useful illustrations. Like a diamond, it is valuable, with a wealth of information that is not readily available elsewhere in any one place."--Raymond F. Collins, The Catholic University of America and Brown University
"This splendid introduction to the New Testament is vivid, engaging, and designed to reach a broad audience. Its clear and accessible style invites contemporary readers into the biblical world, while the colorful graphics catch the eye and stimulate the imagination. Historical, literary, and theological questions are addressed in ways that invite readers to venture further into the scriptures. As a resource for teachers and students, it is excellent."--Craig R. Koester, Luther Seminary
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- Publisher : Baker Academic; 34310th edition (October 1, 2009)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 560 pages
- ISBN-10 : 080102868X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0801028687
- Item Weight : 2.95 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #383,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #658 in New Testament Criticism & Interpretation
- #1,869 in New Testament Bible Study (Books)
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-- A reasonable price for a quality hardback, especially in comparison to other NT Intros (a significant matter with lay volunteer students)
-- Many maps and pictures--always a plus in my mind
-- Especially laudable is access that is given to a website with a plethora of materials from background information to time-lines to lists and explanations of names (or terms or coins) to descriptions of topics (e.g., Jewish religious 'parties' or popular Greco-Roman philosophical 'schools') to extensive and wide-ranging bibliographies for each chapter, any or all of which the user can download for his/her notebook for personal use, or print for a Sunday-School or adult class he or she may be teaching in his/her own congregation.
-- As the author points out, the chapters of the book can be used in the order they come, or they can be shuffled around to use in a different order (as I intend to do). Each chapter can stand on its own, and does not assume that the reader has already dealt with the previous chapter(s). This means, of course, that there is some repetition here and there, but it's not burdensome, and sometimes repetition brings a topic back to mind.
-- The author states in his introduction that there is often a wide variety of views on just about any New Testament topic (take authorship of virtually any book, for example); he says he intends to offer the arguments of the major 'sides,' but unlike what other NT Intros often do, he does not then push his own opinion on the reader, but may note where the majority seems to stand and let the teacher and/or student make their own decisions. He is very even-handed on these topics.
-- The author writes in a relaxed, conversational style; reading is not a matter of plowing through a lot of dense text.
-- For each NT book the author offers an introduction, a kind of precis for the book, then a discussion of major topics or concerns in the book, followed by a conclusion.
-- The author reflects general 'mainstream' scholarship regarding the New Testament, and does not try to beat his own idiosyncratic drum, so this text can be used across a spectrum of denominations with adults of various ages, and probably even with (serious) senior-high students.
....... All in all, an excellent resource and highly recommended.
Since it's meant to be broad, I'd only recommend this if you're just getting started on reading the Bible academically. If you're far along into your journey of academically reading Biblical texts, this might not be for you.
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Explaining the events of the past with documentation and authenticity is what we all need to study the faith and make a commitment to pray and be kind to your neighbors and all people you meet. Introducing The New Testament made me a "Whole Person" in my studies of The Bible and learning about Christianity. When I read the Letters from Paul that he wrote to his followers, I felt as if I was there during that time period. The picture Mark Powell presented was very vivid and understandable! Jesus Christ, our heavenly savior and the Son of God; really instilled Love, Peace and Happiness to his disciples and the disciples made it clear that Jesus, is Our Lord and God.
As a historian and a student of Theology, another important feature of this book is the author's ability to use simple language to explain the dynamic world of the New Testament which is critical to understanding the context in which the New Testament was written. Introduction to the New Testament is truly a beautifully written book and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in understanding the New Testament.
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