{"product_id":"introducing-the-new-testament-2nd-ed-its-literature-and-theology-9780802878908","title":"Introducing the New Testament, 2nd Ed.: Its Literature and Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA newly updated edition of a beloved guide to the New Testament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than twenty-five years, \u003ci\u003eIntroducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology\u003c\/i\u003e has been the go-to resource for readers seeking a guide to interpreting the New Testament. Now this remarkable volume has been thoroughly revised for a new generation. Every chapter has been updated, and the sections on Paul have been substantially rewritten. Wonderfully readable and well supplied with maps and photographs, this volume is both an ideal textbook for biblical studies courses and a superb introduction for general readers wanting an overview of the New Testament. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book begins with an overview of the nature of the New Testament and the world in which it was written. Thereafter, the authors examine the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, illuminating each book's key messages and explaining why they continue to inspire and challenge readers today. Separate chapters also explore the types of literature found in the New Testament, the life and teachings of Jesus, Paul's life and world, and the formation of the New Testament canon. In addition, numerous sidebars offer a wealth of relevant background information that helps modern readers more fully grasp biblical themes. Unlike other New Testament surveys that devote significant space to scholarly debates, this volume prioritizes the New Testament's background, content, and theology. While the authors are attuned to current debates in biblical studies, their primary aim is to make the message of the Christian Scriptures accessible to thoughtful general readers. Engaging and informative, this volume is a trustworthy guide for anyone who wants to understand the New Testament.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoel B. Green\u003c\/b\u003e is senior professor of New Testament interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also serves as editor of the New International Commentary on the New Testament. He is ordained in the United Methodist Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarianne Meye Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e is the George Eldon Ladd Professor Emerita of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, where she taught for more than thirty-five years. She is ordained in the PC(USA).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid J. Downs\u003c\/b\u003e is the Clarendon-Laing Professor in New Testament Studies at the University of Oxford and the Laing Fellow of Theology at Keble College. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158615159058,"sku":"9780802878908","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7272ae21-3800-4fdf-b87d-95e169ec5012.jpg?v=1774969782","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/introducing-the-new-testament-2nd-ed-its-literature-and-theology-9780802878908","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}