Solid exegetical work and research for what this book does present
However, at the organizational level, it can be frustrating to use and at time disappointing because of its inconsistent organization throughout each chapter. Thus you may enjoy a discussion on the authorship of the book of John, but then find that there is not even a reference to this issue in a chapter such as the Corinthian epistles. We are often left to conclude that certain aspects of New Testament Introduction have gone unopposed, but it would be preferable if the author say this, rather to let the reader assume this.
Though the majority of chapters do address most of the NTI issues, it is unfortunate that there is a seemingly random inconsistency as to why certain chapter address other issues and others do not. Even if it addressed issues such as authorship, canonicity etc. very briefly to say that there is minimal debate, even that would be very helpful.
Additionally, it can, as many books of this nature tend to be, difficult to find exactly what the different positions are amidst the myriad of text between stated points. Thus again, the research is great but it could benefit from better organization, off setting/bolding main ideas and making this book more useful, and less like an occasional treasure hunt for key information.
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