An Introduction to the New Testament

Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation

By David A. deSilva

(casebound)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 975 pages
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Binding: casebound
Published: April 2004

ISBN-10: 0-8308-2746-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-2746-6
IVP Order Code: 2746

Related Subjects

Biblical Studies--New Testament

Author Interview

Maps
Abbreviations
List of Tables
Preface: The Perspective of This Introduction
Using the "Exegetical Skill" Sections
1. The New Testament as Pastoral Response
2. The Environment of Early Christianity; Essential Landmarks
3. The Cultural and Social World of the Early Church: Purity, Honor, Patronage and Kinship
4. The Four Gospels and the One Jesus: Critical Issues in the Study of the Gospels
5. The Gospel According to Mark: Following the Way of the Cross
6. The Gospel According to Matthew: Following the Words of the Messiah
7. The Gospel According to Luke: Following the Heart of the Father
8. The Acts of the Apostles: Following the Leading of the Spirit
9. The Gospel According to John: Following the One from Above
10. The Epistles of John: Painful Breaches of the Bond of Unity and Love
11. A Prologue to the Study of Paul's Letters
12. The Letter to the Galatians: Walking in Line with the Spirit
13. The Thessalonian Correspondence: Living in the Light of the "Day"
14. The Corinthian Correspondence: Valuing Oneself and Others in the Lord
15. The Epistle to the Romans: The God of Jew and Gentile
16. The Epistle to the Philippians: Unity in the Face of Adversity
17. The Epistle to Philemon: The Slave is our Brother
18. The Epistles to the Colossians and Ephesians: Walking in the Light of Christ's Victory
19. The Letters to Timothy and Titus: Trustworthy Management of God's Household
20. The Epistle to the "Hebrews": Living in Trust and Gratitude Toward God
21. The Epistle of James: Promoting Consistency of Belief and Behavior
22. The First Letter of Peter: An Ethic for Resident Aliens Awaiting Their Inheritance
23. Jude and 2 Peter: The Dangers of Deviant Disciples
24. The Revelation of John: Living in the Light of God's Triumph
Author Index
Subject Index
Ancient Titles Index
Scripture Index