Discover how the New Testament came to shape Christian thought and practice through a clear, scholarly guide. This edition presents a concise history of the writings, their origins, and how readers have understood them across time, with updated material to reflect recent scholarship.
Designed as a handbook for students and educated readers, the work balances careful analysis with accessible language. It covers the main books, the questions that have long fascinated scholars, and the influences that shaped the earliest Christian communities. The aim is to illuminate the subject without losing sight of the human voices behind the texts.
- A guided tour of the Canon and the major books of the New Testament.
- Insight into key topics such as the Synoptic problem and the Gospel of Matthew’s character.
- Discussion of how scholars approach authorship, sources, and historical context.
- Clarification of methodological choices that underlie modern biblical study.
Ideal for readers who want a reliable, readable overview of the New Testament and its history.