A survey of the New Testament

Gundry, Robert H. (Robert Horton) 1932- (Author).

Summary: "This fourth edition of Gundry's widely used A Survey of the New Testament offers dramatic changes from previous editions. Its new full-color format organizes visual elements to provide far greater clarity in the way information is presented and ensure a better grasp of its significance. The engaging new interior is carefully designed to stimulate interest, increase retention, and enhance the student's overall learning experience. One thing about A Survey of the New Testament has not changed: its premise. Unlike most New Testament surveys, this book leads students to actually read the Bible. Topics and issues discussed in the text are linked whenever possible with assigned readings that expose the reader to the entire New Testament. Comments on the readings help the student interpret them and follow the flow of thought from passage to passage. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.

Item details

ISBN: 0310238250
ISBN: 9780310238256
ISBN: 0310238350
Physical Description: print
xviii, 542 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, ©2003.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Political, cultural, and religious antecedents. Intertestamental and New Testament historical background ; The secular settings of the New Testament ; The religious and philosophical settings of the New Testament -- Literary and historical materials. The canon and text of the New Testament ; The study of Jesus' life ; An introductory overview of Jesus' public life and ministry -- The four canonical Gospels and Acts. Mark : an apology for the crucifixion of Jesus ; Matthew : handbook for a mixed church under persecution ; Luke : a promotion of Christianity in the Greco-Roman world at large ; John : believing in Jesus for eternal life ; Acts : a promotion of Christianity in the Greco-Roman world at large (continued from the Gospel of Luke) -- The letters. The early letters of Paul ; The major letters of Paul ; The prison letters of Paul ; The pastoral letters of Paul ; Hebrews : Jesus as priest ; The Catholic, or general letters -- The apocalypse. Revelation : Jesus is coming!