Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to Its Background, Theology, and Themes (Volume I: The Gospels and Acts)

Discovering the New Testament is a comprehensive introduction to the New Testament in three volumes, reflecting current research and scholarship in New Testament studies. Each volume provides a thorough discussion of background issues as well as treating theological themes and practical application.

The first volume on the Gospels and Acts covers Jewish and Greco-Roman backgrounds, critical methodologies, the synoptic problem, and surveys each of the four gospels and Acts. It concludes with three chapters that explore the key theme of the kingdom of God, including its Old Testament background, the place of miracles, and an examination of Jesus' parables.

Ideal for college or seminary students, the volumes provide numerous maps and charts, as well as discussion questions for each chapter and a focus on real-life relevance and application.

Mark J. Keown (ThD, Australian College of Theology) is director of evangelistic leadership at Laidlaw College, New Zealand. He is the author of Jesus in a World of Colliding Empires, a two-volume commentary on Philippians, and the three-volume Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to Its Background, Theology, and Themes.