An Introduction to the New Testament
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An Introduction to the New Testament

Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation

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eBook - ePub

An Introduction to the New Testament

Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation

About this book

Raising the Bar for New Testament Study

David A. deSilva's foundational work An Introduction to the New Testament offers a richly layered exploration of the New Testament, bridging rigorous scholarship with ministry application. This volume guides readers toward a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the Scriptures.

While many New Testament introductions zero in on the historical contexts in which the New Testament literature was written, this introduction goes further, giving particular attention to the social, cultural, and rhetorical contexts of the New Testament authors and their writings. DeSilva introduces students to relevant facets of interpretation with each portion of the New Testament literature, integrating instruction in exegetical and interpretive strategies with the customary considerations of authorship, dating, audience, and message. This multifaceted approach equips readers with a thorough understanding of the New Testament and its enduring significance.

An Introduction to the New Testament stands out with a range of exceptional features:

  • Explores social, cultural, and rhetorical contexts in addition to historical context.
  • Integrates interpretive and exegetical strategies with insights into authorship, dating, audience, and message.
  • Bridges the gap between scholarship and practice by including implications for ministry in each chapter.
  • Provides extensive maps, photos, points of interest, and aids to learning.
  • Includes additional chapters on the historical and cultural environment of the New Testament, the nature of the Gospels and the quest for the historical Jesus, and the life of Paul.

An Introduction to the New Testament is a comprehensive and carefully crafted introduction to the New Testament and is established as an authoritative textbook and resource for students. This beautiful, full-color second edition has been updated throughout with new scholarship and additional images. If you are convinced that a New Testament introduction should integrate scholarship and ministry, make An Introduction to the New Testament your first choice.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. List of Maps
  6. Preface: The Perspective of This Introduction
  7. Using the “Exegetical Skill” Sections
  8. 1 The New Testament as Pastoral Response
  9. 2 The Environment of Early Christianity: Essential Landmarks
  10. 3 The Cultural and Social World of the Early Church: Purity, Honor, Patronage, and Kinship
  11. 4 The Four Gospels and the One Jesus: Critical Issues in the Study of the Gospels
  12. 5 The Gospel According to Mark: Following in the Way of the Cross
  13. 6 The Gospel According to Matthew: Following the Words of the Messiah
  14. 7 The Gospel According to Luke: Following the Heart of the Father
  15. 8 The Acts of the Apostles: Following the Leading of the Spirit
  16. 9 The Gospel According to John: Following the One from Above
  17. 10 The Epistles of John: Painful Breaches of the Bond of Unity and Love
  18. 11 A Prologue to the Study of Paul’s Letters: From Defender of Israel to Apostle to the Nations
  19. 12 The Letter to the Galatians: Walking in Line with the Spirit
  20. 13 The Thessalonian Correspondence: Living in the Light of the “Day”
  21. 14 The Corinthian Correspondence: Valuing Oneself and Others in the Lord
  22. 15 The Epistle to the Romans: The God of Jew and Gentile
  23. 16 The Epistle to the Philippians: Unity in the Face of Adversity
  24. 17 The Epistle to Philemon: The Slave is our Brother
  25. Excursus: Pseudepigraphy and the New Testament Canon
  26. 18 The Epistles to the Christians in Colossae and Ephesus: Walking in the Light of Christ’s Victory
  27. 19 The Letters to Timothy and Titus: Trustworthy Management of God’s Household
  28. 20 The Epistle to the “Hebrews”: Living in Trust and Gratitude Toward God
  29. 21 The Epistle of James: Promoting Consistency of Belief and Behavior
  30. 22 The First Letter of Peter: An Ethic for Resident Aliens Awaiting their Inheritance
  31. 23 Jude and 2 Peter: The Dangers of Deviant Disciples
  32. 24 The Revelation of John: Living in the Light of God’s Triumph
  33. Notes
  34. Index of Modern Authors
  35. Index of Subjects
  36. Index of Ancient Texts
  37. Scripture Index
  38. Praise for An Introduction to the New Testament
  39. About the Author
  40. More Titles from InterVarsity Press
  41. Copyright