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An Introduction To The New Testament - Softcover

Samuel Davidson

 
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Synopsis

An Introduction To The New Testament: Containing An Examination Of The Most Important Questions Relating To The Authority, Interpretation, And Integrity Of The Canonical Books, With Reference To The Latest Inquiries by Samuel Davidson offers a critical survey of the New Testament writings, focusing on questions of authorship, dating, sources, integrity, and canonical status. It presents a detailed case for Luke the Evangelist as the probable author of Acts, supported by external testimony from early fathers and by internal evidence such as stylistic uniformity with Luke’s Gospel, the use of eye-witness “we” sections, and thematic links to Luke’s Gospel. The work assesses competing theories (Timothy, Silas, Barnabas) and discusses Luke’s use of written and oral sources, the unity of Luke–Acts as a two?volume history, and issues of genuineness and integrity, including textual corruptions. It then surveys the Pauline corpus (Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians) with attention to authorship, dating, audiences, structure, and key theological themes (justification by faith, Jew–Gentile inclusion, eschatology). The author engages major nineteenth?century critical positions, defends traditional authorship, and treats the origins, transmission, and canonization of the New Testament, including discussions on lost letters and the relationship between Luke?Acts and Paul.

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