Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)

by Walter A. Elwell

Hardcover, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

225.61

Publication

Baker Academic (2013), Edition: 3, 448 pages

Description

"Studying the New Testament can be an exciting-and intimidating-experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, now with updated content and a new interior design. Other distinguishing features include: abundant images, maps, and charts-all in full color; sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; focus boxes isolating key issues; chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; study questions. An accompanying website will offer a wide array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards, self quizzes, and chapter summaries. Resources for professors include suggestions for class activities as well as an instructor's manual and test bank. Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging"--Publisher description.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member heather1990

Encountering the New Testament is just as fascinating as Encountering the Old Testament. This important book dives in to the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus. It not only looks at Jesus' life, but it studies every book in the New Testament. It highlight key features as well as other features.

This fascinating book also depicts Jesus as he is throughout the Bible, People who use this book will find it extremely helpful.

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LibraryThing member gdill

I have thoroughly enjoyed the study and reading of this book. I also took the time to answer the questions posed at the end of each chapter. The study of New Testament survey gave me a detailed glimpse into the background of each individual book contained within the New Testament. This book shared

with me insight into the authorship, the date, and the place of which they were written. It also gave me insight into what life was like during the time these God-inspired books were written. Perhaps more importantly, it also shared with me as to why these books were written by men who had such zeal for Christ that they were willing to count the cost, even if it meant certain death at the hands of their persecutors.

As a believer preparing for full time ministry as a missionary overseas, I was most struck by this book's description of Paul's life and his numerous missionary journeys. Paul took at least three missionary journeys for certain, but possibly several more. His overwhelming love for Christ and his desire to see others saved from the eternal torments of hell is what drove Paul all across the Roman world. Like all New Testament believers, Paul was willing to suffer persecution, torture, and suffering, all for the sake of the cross. What a great model of inspiration Paul is to not only me, but for all believers who are charged with the task of sharing the Gospel to the end of the earth.

Finally, it is my hope from the knowledge that I have gained from the completion of this book, that God will use it not for selfish ambition or gain, but solely for the purpose to glorify God, especially amongst the people that God will place in my path. I have indeed learned much, and I look forward to sharing this knowledge in my Bible studies amongst the Roma people of Albania, where my family and I will soon begin serving.

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LibraryThing member tony_sturges

Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. The second edition has been revised throughout, including updated bibliographies and focus boxes addressing contemporary concerns.

The CD-ROM has been substantially revised to provide a more helpful and up-to-date interactive learning experience.

Other distinguishing features include:
- abundant illustrations, photographs, tables, and charts-all in full color
- sidebars addressing ethical/theological concerns
- focus boxes isolating key issues
- learning objectives and a chapter outline
- end-of-chapter study questions, review questions, and chapter summaries

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