The New Testament: Its Making and Meaning

The New Testament: Its Making and Meaning is a comprehensive book written by Albert E. Barnett that explores the origins, development, and interpretation of the New Testament. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the New Testament. Part One provides an overview of the historical and cultural context in which the New Testament was written. It explores the political, social, and religious factors that influenced the authors of the New Testament and shaped their writings. Part Two delves into the process of canonization, or the selection of which texts would be included in the New Testament. It discusses the criteria used to determine which texts were considered authoritative and how the New Testament came to be recognized as a sacred text. Part Three examines the literary genres and themes found in the New Testament. It analyzes the various types of literature found in the New Testament, such as letters, gospels, and apocalyptic literature, and discusses the theological themes that run throughout the texts. Part Four explores the interpretation and use of the New Testament throughout history. It examines the ways in which the New Testament has been interpreted by different religious traditions and how it has been used to shape Christian beliefs and practices. Overall, The New Testament: Its Making and Meaning is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the origins, development, and interpretation of the New Testament. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the historical and theological significance of this important text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.