The Craft of History and the Study of the New Testament (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781589836655)

Do professional historians and New Testament scholars use the same methods to explore the past? This interdisciplinary textbook introduces students of the New Testament to the vocabulary and methods employed by historians. It discusses various approaches to historiography and demonstrates their applicability for interpreting the New Testament text and exploring its background. Overviews of the philosophy of history, common historical fallacies, and the basics of historiography are followed by three exegetical studies that illustrate the applicability of various historical methods for New Testament interpretation.

Author: Beth M. Sheppard
ISBN-10: 1589836650
ISBN-13: 9781589836655
Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2012
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d