Studying the New Testament: A Fortress Introduction (Fortress Introductions)

Chilton, Bruce,Good, Deirdre J.

ISBN 10: 0800697359 / ISBN 13: 9780800697358

Published by Fortress Press, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studying the New Testament: A Fortress Introduction (Fortress Introductions)
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0800697359
• ISBN 13: 9780800697358
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Watch Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good discuss their new book, Studying the New TesThis book offers an introduction to the literature of the New Testament, demonstrating how these writings can be approached and critically studied in an academic setting. Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good, two respected New Testament scholars, provide a narrative of the historical context and social world of the books of the New Testament, a chronological survey of the Gospels and letters, and the remaining writings (Apocrypha, Apocalyptic) with their special focus on the emerging church. Together with textboxes, exercises, questions, further readings, maps, timeline, and glossary, this brief introduction surveys employs leading methods of study and equips students with the general literacy needed for successful and serious study of New Testament writings.

About the Authors

Bruce D. Chilton is the Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion at Bard College, where he has taught since 1987. In addition to his many celebrated publications on the texts, practices, and beliefs of ancient Judaism and Christianity, he is also the author of popular historical biographies of Jesus, Paul, Mary, and James.

Deirdre J. Good is Professor of New Testament at General Theological Seminary, New York City. Her published works include Jesus' Family Values (2006) and Jesus the Meek King (1999).