Studying the New Testament: A Fortress Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780800697358)

This book offers an introduction to the literature of the New Testament, demonstrating how these writings can be approached and critically studied in an academic setting. Bruce Chilton and Deidre J. Good, two respected New Testament scholars, provide a narrative of the historical context and social world of the books of the New Testament, a chronological survey of the Gospels and letters, and the remaining writings (Apocrypha, Apocalyptic) with their special focus on the emerging church. Together with textboxes, exercises, questions, further readings, maps, timeline, and glossary, this brief introduction surveys and employs leading methods of study and equips students with the general literacy needed for successful and serious study of New Testament writings.

Author: Bruce Chilton, Deirdre Good
ISBN-10: 0800697359
ISBN-13: 9780800697358
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.30d