Authors: Walter A. Elwell, Robert W. Yarbrough
ISBN-13: 9780801028069, ISBN-10: 080102806X
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Date Published: March 2005
Edition: 2nd Edition
Walter A. Elwell (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is emeritus professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College. He has edited numerous biblical reference works, including the Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible and the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology.
Robert W. Yarbrough (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary and coeditor of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series.
Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. The second edition has been revised throughout, including updated bibliographies and focus boxes addressing contemporary concerns. The CD-ROM has been substantially revised to provide a more helpful and up-to-date interactive learning experience.
Other distinguishing features include:
- abundant illustrations, photographs, tables, and charts-all in full color
- sidebars addressing ethical/theological concerns
- focus boxes isolating key issues
- learning objectives and a chapter outline
- end-of-chapter study questions, review questions, and chapter summaries
1 | Why study the New Testament? | 19 |
2 | The Middle East in the days of Jesus | 39 |
3 | The gospel and the four Gospels | 69 |
4 | The gospel of Matthew : the Messiah has come! | 77 |
5 | The gospel of Mark : son of God, servant of all | 87 |
6 | The gospel of Luke : a savior for all people | 97 |
7 | The gospel of John : eternal life through his name | 107 |
8 | Man from Galilee : the life of Jesus Christ | 117 |
9 | Lord, teach us : the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ | 137 |
10 | Modern approaches to the New Testament : historical criticism and hermeneutics | 153 |
11 | The modern study of the Gospels | 169 |
12 | The modern search for Jesus | 181 |
13 | The world and identity of the earliest church | 193 |
14 | Acts 1-7 : the earliest days of the church | 209 |
15 | Acts 8-12 : salvation for both Jew and Gentile | 223 |
16 | Acts 13-28 : the light of Christ to the ends of the earth | 237 |
17 | All things to all people : life and teachings of the Apostle Paul | 253 |
18 | Romans : right with God | 273 |
19 | Corinthians and Galatians : apostolic counsel for confused churches | 287 |
20 | Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon : letters from prison | 307 |
21 | Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus : a legacy of faithfulness | 327 |
22 | Hebrews and James : maintaining full commitment to Christ | 347 |
23 | Peter, John, and Jude : a call to faith, hope, and love | 361 |
24 | Revelation : God is in control! | 375 |
Epilogue : matters to ponder | 387 |