Introducing the New Testament Books: A Thorough but Concise Introduction for Proper Interpretation (Biblical Studies) - Softcover

Paul D. Weaver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1508487014 ISBN 13: 9781508487012

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Book Description: Many introductions to the New Testament are either too simple, not providing all the necessary information, or overly complicated and written at a level out of the reach of an average person with no seminary training. This work is neither. The author is thorough, (providing over 200 footnotes), but at a level that is understandable, and in a concise manner.In this work Weaver discusses issues of:authorshipdatelocation of writingrecipientspurposebook messageHe also addresses more challenging subjects, such as:the synoptic "problem"the ending of the Gospel of Markthe northern and southern Galatia theoriesthe genre of Hebrewsthe slavific status of the readers of Hebrewsjustification in the epistle of Jamesinterpretive approaches to the book of 1 Johninterpretive approaches to the book of RevelationWeaver provides important background information concerning the following biblical cities:CorinthEphesusPhilippiColossaeThessalonicaFor those who are visual learners, a plethora of charts are provided including:The Seven Signs in John's GospelThe Messianic Prophecies of Matthew's GospelPaul's Interactions with the Corinthian ChurchPaul's Roman Imprisonments Contrasted"these things" clauses in 1 JohnLiterature of the New Testament BooksThe Writers of the New Testamentand Chronology of the New TestamentAlso included is a link to a FREE online course by the author to complement the book (the first half is already available, the remainder to be completed shortly). This course is also entitled, "Introducing the New Testament Books"In this volume, the author demonstrates that he is passionate about providing high quality resources at an affordable price within the reach of everyone serious about studying God's Word.Get your copy today!

About this title

About the Author

Paul D. Weaver, originally hailing from Columbus, IN is the Director as well as a Professor of Bible and Theology at the Word of Life Bible Institute in Tóalmás, Hungary. He is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College (B.A., Theology), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., Bible Exposition) and is currently working on his doctorate at Baptist Bible Seminary (Ph.D., Biblical Studies). Prior to becoming the Director, he served 4 years as the Academic Dean. He has taught the New Testament at a college level for 13+ years. He has contributed articles to the "Popular Encyclopedia of Church History" as well as "The Journal of Ministry and Theology." He is the author of "Introducing the New Testament Books," and is presently editor for an upcoming book in the same series: "Surveying the New Testament Books," which is to be released in 2015.

From the Back Cover

People interested in understanding the Bible too often get overwhelmed and confused by what they read in the Scriptures. What they need is a guide to take them by the hand and lead them to the path of discovery. That is what Paul Weaver does in Introducing the New Testament. Making good use of his years of experience as a Bible teacher, Weaver organizes the details of the New Testament books into a coherent big picture, so that the Bible student can see the forest rather than getting lost in the individual trees. He is clear, concise, and yet not simplistic. This book will be a great help to many.

Dr. Daniel J. Estes, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Old Testament
Cedarville University

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1508487014
• ISBN 13: 9781508487012
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 166