Some New Testament Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Wright

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267800444 ISBN 13: 9780267800445

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the challenges and methods behind New Testament study.

This scholarly work surveys how critics approach the origins, structure, and interpretation of the Gospels and Acts, focusing on how history, language, and tradition shape our understanding of the text. It defends a nuanced view of sources and argues for careful, evidence-based reading over dogmatic conclusions.

Arthur Wright surveys key questions in New Testament criticism, with a strong emphasis on how oral teaching and memory can influence written records. The book argues for a balanced approach to textual, historical, and hermeneutic analysis, noting how modern methods can illuminate interpretation while respecting faith.

• Explore why some scholars favor an oral-history view of Mark and how three stages might fit the gospel’s formation.
• See how the Synoptic Gospels and Acts are read together to identify patterns, tensions, and possible sources.
• Learn how critical methods interact with faith when interpreting difficult passages and prophecies.
• Understand the role of historical context, language, and rhetoric in shaping biblical understanding.

Ideal for students of theology, pastors, and readers seeking a careful, skeptical-but-faithful approach to the New Testament.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267800444
• ISBN 13: 9780267800445
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 414