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a brief introduction to the new testament
featuring vibrant full color throughout this new edition of a brief introduction to the new testament is a concise version of bart d. ehrmans best selling the new testament a historical introduction to the early christian writings fourth edition . retaining the approach of the longer textbook while condensing and simplifying much of its material this volume looks at the new testament from a consistently historical and comparative perspective and emphasizes the rich diversity of the earliest christian literature . distinctive to this study is its emphasis on the historical literary and religious milieux of the greco roman world including early judaism . br a brief introduction to the new testament second edition incorporates a wealth of pedagogical resources including an extensive text box program study questions maps timelines and more than seventy photos including two photo essays . a comprehensive glossary contains more than 200 key terms ; these terms appear in boldface type the first time they are used in each chapter and are also listed at the end of each chapter in which they appear . an updated student website contains chapter summaries key terms guides for reading and self quizzes . an accompanying instructors manual provides chapter summaries pedagogical suggestions and a test bank . br new to this edition br four new text boxes on fascinating topics the gospel of judas judas and the roasting chicken what did paul look like and was jesus married with children br a new photo essay on important greek manuscripts of the new testament br updated content reflecting recent scholarship and discoveries including the gospel of judas iscariot br a revised discussion of the acts of the apostles which now follows coverage of the gospels and the historical jesus br a reorganization of material so that the johannine epistles are discussed along with the other epistles br updated questions for study and reflection and suggestions for further reading br vivid full color throughout br ideal for undergraduate and seminary classes in the new testament biblical studies and christian origins a brief introduction to the new testament second edition is an engaging and accessible introduction that encourages students to consider the historical issues surrounding these writings .
paperback oxford university press usa 2008 isbn13 9780195369342 isbn10 0195369343
abridged n isbn 13 9780195369342 number in series 1 number of pages 371 publisher oxford univ pr release date 62135769600000