Introduction to the New Testament Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation

Name: Introduction to the New Testament Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation
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ISBN: 9780830827466

ISBN-10: 0830827463

ISBN-13: 9780830827466

Edition: 2004

Authors: David A. deSilva

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A 2005 Gold Medallion finalist!Some introductions to the New Testament highlight the historical contexts in which the New Testament literature was written. This introduction gives particular attention to the social, cultural and rhetorical contexts of the New Testament authors and their writings.Few introductions to the New Testament integrate instruction in exegetical and interpretive strategies with their customary considerations of authorship, dating, audience and message. This introduction capitalizes on the opportunities, introducing students to a relevant facet of interpretation with each portion of New Testament literature.Rarely do introductions to the New Testament approach their…

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List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 5/8/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 975
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 2.25" tall
Weight: 3.982
Language: English



Abbreviations


List of Tables


Preface: The Perspective of This Introduction


Using the "Exegetical Skill" Sections



The New Testament as Pastoral Response



The Environment of Early Christianity; Essential Landmarks



The Cultural and Social World of the Early Church: Purity, Honor, Patronage and Kinship



The Four Gospels and the One Jesus: Critical Issues in the Study of the Gospels



The Gospel According to Mark: Following the Way of the Cross



The Gospel According to Matthew: Following the Words of the Messiah



The Gospel According to Luke: Following the Heart of the Father



The Acts of the Apostles: Following the Leading of the Spirit



The Gospel According to John: Following the One from Above



The Epistles of John: Painful Breaches of the Bond of Unity and Love



A Prologue to the Study of Paul's Letters



The Letter to the Galatians: Walking in Line with the Spirit



The Thessalonian Correspondence: Living in the Light of the "Day"



The Corinthian Correspondence: Valuing Oneself and Others in the Lord



The Epistle to the Romans: The God of Jew and Gentile



The Epistle to the Philippians: Unity in the Face of Adversity



The Epistle to Philemon: The Slave is our Brother



The Epistles to the Colossians and Ephesians: Walking in the Light of Christ's Victory



The Letters to Timothy and Titus: Trustworthy Management of God's Household



The Epistle to the "Hebrews": Living in Trust and Gratitude Toward God



The Epistle of James: Promoting Consistency of Belief and Behavior



The First Letter of Peter: An Ethic for Resident Aliens Awaiting Their Inheritance



Jude and 2 Peter: The Dangers of Deviant Disciples



The Revelation of John: Living in the Light of God's Triumph


Author Index


Subject Index


Ancient Titles Index


Scripture Index