The New Testament: A Student's Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (694 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0073535826 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The text surveys the historical and cultural background of the early Christian era and offers cogent discussions of each of the New Testament’s twenty-seven books, from the Gospel biographies of Jesus to the mystic symbols of Revelation. In addition to presenting the Jewish and Greco-Roman context in which the canonical authors wrote, the text incorporates important scholarship that helps illuminate each document’s principal themes and religious significance. Designed for students beginning their first systematic study of the Christian Scriptures, The New Testament: A Student’s Introduction is reader-friendly and effectively organized to facilitate student learning. This well-balanced introduction, featuring numerous maps, charts and essays, enhances students’ understanding of the first-century Christian experience and distinctive worldview.
Five Stars Love this information. It makes since. Received on time for class.. Five Stars Bernedette M. Castaneda Beautifully written, good back ground info for my class.. The New Testament: A Student's Introduction in Antioch This is a GREAT book. It's written as a college text book, rather than a seminary book, so it's in a very easy to understand format, with important words bolded. This edition is also re-organized from previous editions, so it's in better order.
A Woodrow Wilson Fellow, he received his M.A. A member of the Society of Biblical Literature, his publications include Understanding the Bible (8th edition, 2011); The Old Testament: An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (with Robert Platzner); Classical Mythology: Images and Insights (with Gloria Platzner); Exploring the Bible; and Fire Mountains of the West: The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes
Harris is Professor Emeritus of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento, where he served ten years as department chair. and Ph.D. About the Author Stephen L. . from Cornell University. A member of the Society of Biblical Literature, his publications include Understanding the Bible (8th edition, 2011); The Old Testament: An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (with Robert Platzner); Classical Mythology: Images and Insights (with Gloria Platzner); Exploring the Bible; and Fire Mountains of the West: The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes, a survey of volcanic hazards on the U.S. A Woodrow Wilson Fellow, he received his M.A. He contributed the chapter on “Archaeology and Volcanism” to the Encyclopedia of Volcanoes (Academ