A Brief Introduction to the New Testament (2004 Ehrman), book

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A Brief Introduction to the New Testament (2004) is a book by Bart D. Ehrman.

Abstract

"Ideal for undergraduate and seminary classes in the New Testament, Biblical Studies, and Christian Origins, A Brief Introduction to the New Testament is an accessible, clearly written introduction that encourages students to consider the historical issues surrounding these writings."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2004.

Contents

What is the New Testament? -- The environment of early Christian traditions: the Greco-Roman world -- The environment of early Christian traditions: the world of ancient Judaism -- The traditions of Jesus in their Greco-Roman context -- Jesus, the suffering son of God: the Gospel according to Mark -- Jesus, the Jewish Messiah: the gospel according to Matthew -- Jesus, the savior of the world: the Gospel according to Luke -- Luke's second volume: the book of Acts -- Jesus, the man sent from heaven: the Gospel according to John and the Johannine epistles -- The historical Jesus -- From Jesus to the Gospels -- Paul: the man and the mission -- Paul and his apostolic mission: 1 Thessalonians as a test case -- Paul and the crises of his churches: the Corinthian correspondence -- Paul and the crises of his churches: Galatians, Philippians, and Philemon -- The Gospel according to Paul: the letter to the Romans -- In the wake of the apostle: the Deutero-Pauline and Pastoral epistles -- From Paul's female colleagues to the pastor's intimidated women: the oppression of women in early Christianity -- Christian conflicts with Jews and Pagans: Hebrews and 1 Peter -- Christian conflicts with Christians and the cosmos: James, 2 Peter, Jude, and the Book of Revelation.

External links

  • [ Google Books]