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An introduction to the New Testament : the abridged edition / Raymond E. Brown ; edited and abridged by Marion L. Soards.
LIBRA BS2330.3 .B76 2016
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Brown, Raymond E. (Raymond Edward), 1928-1998, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. New Testament--Introductions.
- Bible.
- Bible. New Testament--Theology.
- Bible. New Testament--Canon.
- Bible. New Testament.
- Canon.
- Theology.
- Genre:
- Introductions.
- Physical Description:
- xxiii, 346 pages : maps ; 21 cm
- Edition:
- Abridged edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New Haven : Yale University Press, [2016]
- Summary:
- Since its publication in 1997, Raymond Brown's Introduction to the New Testament has been widely embraced by modern readers seeking to understand the Christian Bible. Acknowledged as a paragon of New Testament studies in his lifetime, Brown was a gifted communicator who wrote with ease and clarity. Abridged by Marion Soards, who worked with Brown on the original text, this new, concise version maintains the essence and centrist interpretation of the original without tampering with Brown's perspective, insights, or conclusions. The biblical writings themselves remain the focus, but there are also chapters dealing with the nature, origin, and interpretation of the New Testament texts, as well as chapters concerning the political, social, religious, and philosophical world of antiquity. Furthermore, augmenting Brown's commentary on the New Testament itself are topics such as the Gospels' relationship to one another; the form and function of ancient letters; Paul's thought and life, along with his motivation, legacy, and theology; a reflection on the historical Jesus; and a survey of relevant Jewish and Christian writings. This comprehensive, reliable, and authoritative guidebook is now more accessible for novices, general readers, Bible study groups, ministers, scholars, and students alike. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- 1 The Nature and Origin of the New Testament 1
- 2 How to Read the New Testament 7
- 3 The Text of the New-Testament 15
- 4 The Political and Social World of New Testament Times 18
- 5 The Religious and Philosophical World of New Testament Times 26
- 6 Gospels in General; Synoptic Gospels in Particular 33
- 7 The Gospel According to Mark 44
- 8 The Gospel According to Matthew 58
- 9 The Gospel According to Luke 75
- 10 The Acts of the Apostles 98
- 11 The Gospel According to John 116
- 12 First Epistle (Letter) of John 133
- 13 Second Letter of John 138
- 14 Third Letter of John 141
- 15 Classification and Format of New Testament Letters 144
- 16 General Issues in Paul's Life and Thought 148
- 17 An Appreciation of Paul 159
- 18 First Letter to the Thessalonians 163
- 19 Letter to the Galatians 168
- 20 Letter to the Philippians 174
- 21 Letter to Philemon 181
- 22 First Letter to the Corinthians 185
- 23 Second Letter to the Corinthians 194
- 24 Letter to the Romans 201
- 25 Pseudonymity and the Deutero-Pauline Writings 210
- 26 Second Letter to the Thessalonians 213
- 27 Letter to the Colossians 217
- 28 Epistle (Letter) to the Ephesians 224
- 29 Pastoral Letter: To Titus 231
- 30 Pastoral Letter: The First to Timothy 237
- 31 Pastoral Letter: The Second to Timothy 247
- 32 Letter (Epistle) to the Hebrews 252
- 33 First Letter of Peter 260
- 34 Epistle (Letter) of James 267
- 35 Letter (Epistle) of Jude 274
- 36 Second Epistle (Letter) of Peter 279
- 37 The Book of Revelation (The Apocalypse) 284.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0300173121
- 9780300173123
- OCLC:
- 920017548
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