This new introduction incorporates:a wide range of methods-literary, historical, psychological, theological, and social-scientificcritically perceptive introductions to each of the New Testament writingsa comprehensive survey of approaches to biblical studies, historical and cultural backgrounds, the historical Jesus, and the rise of the resurrection faithattention to extracanonical materialsch…
In addition to lucid introductions to each of the New Testament writings, this book offers a comprehensive survey of approaches to biblical studies, historical and cultural backgrounds, the historical Jesus, the rise of the resurrection faith, and attention to extracanonical materials. 63 illustrations. 3 charts. 6 maps.