Studying the New Testament
A Fortress Introduction
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2010
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Publisher's Description
Watch Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good discuss their new book, Studying the New Testament Find more videos like this on Fortress Forum This book offers an introduction to the literature of the New Testament, demonstrating how these writings can be approached and critically studied in an academic setting. Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good, two respected New Testament scholars, provide a narrative of the historical context and social world of the books of the New Testament, a chronological survey of the Gospels and letters, and the remaining writings (Apocrypha, Apocalyptic) with their special focus on the emerging church. Together with textboxes, exercises, questions, further readings, maps, timeline, and glossary, this brief introduction surveys employs leading methods of study and equips students with the general literacy needed for successful and serious study of New Testament writings.
Endorsements (3)
“Chilton and Good write about New Testament study for beginners using clear, accessible prose that steers a secure course between the rocks of competing methods and the shoals of conflicting interpretations. The authors provide answers where needed and properly challenge those who engage this book to want to learn more.”
“Studying the New Testament provides students and teachers with easily accessible information about the basic anatomy of the New Testament's contents and worlds, as well as major scholarly approaches and interpretive frameworks. This introductory guide is invaluable as a starting point and reference for those interested in critically–informed engagement with New Testament texts and contexts, ancient and (post)modern.”
“This introduction to the New Testament literature is written in a lively style while providing a considerable amount of information to the student that is up–to–date, informative, and engaging. It brings a freshness to the introduction genre and will be welcomed by many students, both at beginner and more advanced levels. Highly recommended.”
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