An introduction to the New Testament : contexts, methods & ministry formation / David A. DeSilva.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

deSilva, David A., 1967- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. New Testament--Introductions.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (871 pages) : colour illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

InterVarsity Press 2018

Summary:

This comprehensive New Testament introduction not only outlines historical, social, cultural, and rhetorical contexts, but it also points students preparing for ministry to relevant facets of biblical interpretation. Brimming with maps, photos, points of interest, and aids to learning, this beautiful, full-color second edition of an established textbook is the first choice for those who want to integrate scholarship and ministry

Contents:

List of Maps Abbreviations Using the "Exegetical Skill" Sections 1 The New Testament as Pastoral Response 2 The Environment of Early Christianity: Essential Landmarks 3 The Cultural and Social World of the Early Church: Purity, Honor, Patronage, and Kinship 4 The Four Gospels and the One Jesus: Critical Issues in the Study of the Gospels 5 The Gospel According to Mark: Following in the Way of the Cross 6 The Gospel According to Matthew: Following the Words of the Messiah 7 The Gospel According to Luke: Following the Heart of the Father 8 The Acts of the Apostles: Following the Leading of the Spirit 9 The Gospel According to John: Following the One from Above 10 The Epistles of John: Painful Breaches of the Bond of Unity and Love 11 A Prologue to the Study of Paul's Letters: From Defender of Israel to Apostle to the Nations 12 The Letter to the Galatians: Walking in Line with the Spirit 13 The Thessalonian Correspondence: Living in the Light of the "Day" 14 The Corinthian Correspondence: Valuing Oneself and Others in the Lord 15 The Epistle to the Romans: The God of Jew and Gentile 16 The Epistle to the Philippians: Unity in the Face of Adversity 17 The Epistle to Philemon: The Slave is our Brother Excursus: Pseudepigraphy and the New Testament Canon 18 The Epistles to the Christians in Colossae and Ephesus: Walking in the Light of Christ's Victory 19 The Letters to Timothy and Titus: Trustworthy Management of God's Household 20 The Epistle to the "Hebrews": Living in Trust and Gratitude Toward God 21 The Epistle of James: Promoting Consistency of Belief and Behavior 22 The First Letter of Peter: An Ethic for Resident Aliens Awaiting their Inheritance 23 Jude and 2 Peter: The Dangers of Deviant Disciples 24 The Revelation of John: Living in the Light of God's Triumph Scripture Index Praise for An Introduction to the New Testament More Titles from InterVarsity Press

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8308-7400-3