Urban Legends of the New Testament: 40 Common Misconceptions

Croteau, David A.

ISBN 10: 1433680122 / ISBN 13: 9781433680120

Published by Broadman & Holman Academic, 2015

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2015. Trade paperback. 255pp. NEW.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Urban Legends of the New Testament: 40 Common Misconceptions
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman Academic
• Publication Date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1433680122
• ISBN 13: 9781433680120
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: NEW
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biblical Theology

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Synopsis

Urban Legends of the New Testament surveys forty of the most commonly misinterpreted passages in the New Testament. These “urban legends” often arise because interpreters neglect a passage’s context, misuse historical background information, or misunderstand the Greek language. For each New Testament text, professor David Croteau describes the popular, incorrect interpretation and then carefully interprets the passage within its literary and historical context. Careful attention is given to sound principles of biblical interpretation to guide readers through the process and reach a more accurate understanding of each text’s meaning. 
 
With examples from the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, Urban Legends of the New Testament will not only help readers avoid missteps in these forty texts but also provide a model for engaging in correct interpretation of other New Testament passages.

About the Author

David A. Croteau (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and associate dean at Columbia Biblical Seminary of Columbia International University.