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New Testament in Its World : An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians by Michael F. Bird and N. T. Wright (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherZondervan
ISBN-100310499305
ISBN-139780310499305
eBay Product ID (ePID)7038300190
Product Key Features
Number of Pages992 Pages
Publication NameNew Testament in Its World : An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
SubjectBiblical Studies / Paul's Letters, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, Biblical Studies / History & Culture, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael F. Bird, N. T. Wright
Subject AreaReligion
FormatHardcover
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Item Height2.2 in
Item Weight70.5 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.6 in
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Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2020-275730
ReviewsTwo of today's most prolific evangelical New Testament scholars have now combined their expertise to produce an amazing volume: part introduction and survey, part 'cliff notes' on Wright's four volumes to date in his Christian Origins and the Question of God series, part a sneak preview of what he might say in his remaining two volumes, and part showcase for Bird's always sensible judgments, often nicely alliterated prose, and now and then particularly funny humor. Special features include the book's lavish illustrations, sidebars quoting choice ancient primary sources and hilarious 'emails from the edge' from a confused student to his patient professor who always replies wisely. Overall, the genre, like the quality, is one of a kind.
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Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Table Of Content1. History, Literature, and Theology§ 1.1 History and Hermeneutics§ 1.2 Worldview and Story2. The People of God in the Jewish and Graeco-Roman Worlds§ 2.1 History of the Jews Between the Persian and Roman Empires§ 2.2 Roman Empire: Philosophy, Politics, and Pantheon§ 2.2 Diversity in Second Temple Judaism§ 2.3 Story, Symbol, and Praxis in Israel's Worldview§ 2.5 The Jewish Stories of the Early Church3. Jesus and the Victory of God§ 3.1 The Quest for the Historical Jesus§ 3.2 Jesus and the Kingdom§ 3.3 Jesus as the Messiah§ 3.4 Jesus and His Death4. The Resurrection of the Son of God§ 43.1 The Afterlife in Greek, Roman, and Jewish Thought§ 4.2 The Story of Easter according to the Evangelists§ 4.3 The Resurrection according to Paul§ 4.4 Resurrection in Early Christianity§ 4.5 The Meaning of Resurrection for Christian Beginnings and Endings5. Paul and the Faithfulness of God§ 5.1 Paul: The Man, the Mission, and his Messiah§ 5.2 Romans§ 5.3 1-2 Corinthians§ 5.4 Galatians§ 5.5 1-2 Thessalonians§ 5.6 Colossians, Philemon, Philippians, Ephesians6. The Gospels and the Story of God§ 6.1 The Transmission of the Jesus Tradition§ 6.2 The Synoptic Problem§ 6.3 Mark§ 6.4 Matthew§ 6.5 Luke-Acts § 6.6 John§ 6.7 The Making of the Fourfold Gospel Canon7. The Early Christians and the Story of God§ 7.1 Christianity after 70 AD§ 7.2 Paul's Legacy: Pastorals, Hebrews§ 7.3 John the Elder and his Churches: 1-3 John§ 7.4 Jewish Christianity: Jude, James, 1-2 Peter § 7.5 John the Seer and the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ8. The Making of the New Testament§ 8.1 Introduction to Textual Criticism of the New Testament§ 8.2 The Canonization of the New Testament9. The Mission of the Church§ 9.1 Worldview§ 9.2 Narrative§ 9.3 Ethics§ 9.4 Tasks
SynopsisThe New Testament in Its World by bestselling author N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird is designed to open readers' eyes to the larger world of the New Testament. Guiding you in how to think like a first-century Christian, it stands to become the definitive introduction on the topic., Finally: an introduction that captures the excitement of the early Christians, helping today's readers to think like a first-century believer while reading the text responsibly for today. The New Testament in Its World is your passageway from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A highly-readable, one-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, it is the only such work by distinguished scholar and author N. T. (Tom) Wright. An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early Christianity. Both large and small, these questions include: What is the purpose of the New Testament? What was the first-century understanding of the kingdom? What is the real meaning of the resurrection in its original context? What really were the Gospels? Who was Paul and why are his letters so controversial? As twenty-first-century people, how do we recover the excitement of what it was like to live as Christians in the first or second centuries? In short, The New Testament in Its World brings together decades of ground-breaking research, writing, and teaching into one volume that will open readers' eyes to the larger world of the New Testament. It presents the New Testament books as historical, literary, and social phenomena located in the world of Second Temple Judaism, amidst Greco-Roman politics and culture, and within early Christianity. Written for both classroom and personal use, the benefits of The New Testament in Its World include: A distillation of the life work of N. T. Wright on the New Testament with input from Michael Bird Historical context that situates Jesus and the early church within the history, culture, and religion of Second Temple Judaism and the Greco-Roman world Major sections on the historical Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and Paul's chronology and theology Surveys of each New Testament book that discuss their significance, critical topics like authorship and date, and that provide commentary on contents along with implications for the Christian life Up-to-date discussions of textual criticism and the canonization of the New Testament A concluding chapter dedicated to living the story of the New Testament Available Video and Workbook companion resources to enhance learning and experience the world of the New Testament Illustrated with visually rich pictures, maps, charts, diagrams, and artwork; plentiful sidebars provide additional explanations and insights, Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A readable, one-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright. An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early Christianity, including: What was the first century understanding of the Kingdom of God? What is the meaning of the resurrection in its original context? What were the Gospels, and how did they come about? Who was Paul and why are his letters so controversial? Written for both classroom and personal use, this book brings together decades of ground-breaking research, writing, and teaching into one volume. It presents the New Testament books--along with their subjects: Jesus and the early church--within the historical and social context of Second Temple Judaism and Greco-Roman politics and culture. The New Testament in Its World allows you to recover the excitement of what it was like to live as Christians in the first or second centuries. Features include: Surveys of each New Testament book that discuss their significance and provides commentary on their contents, along with implications for the Christian life. Major sections on the historical Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and Paul's chronology and theology. Up-to-date discussions of textual criticism and the canonization of the New Testament. Frequent illustrations, maps, charts, diagrams, and artwork provide additional explanations and insights. A distillation of the life work of N. T. Wright on the New Testament with input from Michael Bird. Also available are Video and Workbook companion resources (sold separately) to enhance learning and experience the world of the New Testament.
LC Classification NumberBS2330.3.W75 2019
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