Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801039649 ISBN 13: 9780801039645

Publisher: Baker Academic, 2013

Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, now with updated content and a new interior design.

Other distinguishing features include:
ˇ abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color
ˇ sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material
ˇ focus boxes isolating key issues
ˇ chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries
ˇ study questions

Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging. An accompanying website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources offers a wide array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards, self quizzes, and introductory videos. Resources for professors include discussion questions, suggestions for class activities, PowerPoint slides, an instructor's manual, and a test bank.

From the Back Cover:

Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding.

Now in its third edition, this award-winning textbook includes updated content and a new interior design. An accompanying website offers a wide array of resources for students and professors.

Other helpful features include:
ˇ abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color
ˇ sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material
ˇ focus boxes isolatifng key issues
ˇ chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries
ˇ study questions

Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging.

Praise for Previous Editions

"This is a beautifully produced, user-friendly book introducing students to the NT." --Peter Oakes, Journal for the Study of the New Testament

"Encountering the New Testament is a highly commendable introduction to the study of the New Testament. The text provides a fine foundation upon which a professor in a classroom can build." --Robert W. Bernard, Southwestern Journal of Theology

About the Author:

Walter A. Elwell (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is emeritus professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he taught for twenty-eight years. He has edited numerous reference works. Robert W. Yarbrough (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He has authored, coauthored, or translated several books and is coeditor of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.