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Very Short Introductions Ser.: The New Testament: a Very Short Introduction by Luke Timothy Johnson (2010, Trade Paperback)

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As ancient literature and a cornerstone of the Christian faith, the New Testament has exerted a powerful religious and cultural impact. But how much do we really know about its origins? Who were the people who actually wrote the sacred texts that became part of the Christian Bible? The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction authoritatively addresses these questions, offering a fresh perspective on the underpinnings of this profoundly influential collection of writings. In this concise, engaging book, noted New Testament scholar Luke Timothy Johnson takes readers on a journey back to the time of the early Roman Empire, when the New Testament was written in ordinary Greek (koine) by the first Christians. The author explains how the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, and Revelation evolved into the canon of sacred writings for the Christian religion, and how they reflect a reinterpretation of the symbolic world and societal forces of first-century Greco-Roman and Jewish life. Equally important, readers will find both a positive and critical reading of the New Testament--one that looks beyond its theological orientation to reveal an often-surprising diversity of viewpoints. This one-of-a-kind introduction engages four distinct dimensions of the earliest Christian writings--anthropological, historical, religious, and literary--to provide readers with a broad conceptual and factual framework. In addition, the book takes an in-depth look at compositions that have proven to be particularly relevant over the centuries, including Paul's letters to the Corinthians and Romans and the Gospels of John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke.Ideal for general readers and students alike, this fascinating resource characterizes the writing of the New Testament not as an unknowable abstraction or the product of divine intervention, but as an act of human creativity by people whose real experiences, convictions, and narratives shaped modern Christianity.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199735700
ISBN-13
9780199735709
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78803814

Product Key Features

Book Title
New Testament: a Very Short Introduction
Author
Luke Timothy Johnson
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Biblical Studies / General, Biblical Studies / New Testament
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
160 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
4.3in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6.8in
Item Weight
4.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Bs1140.3.J64 2010
Table of Content
1. Approaching the New Testament 2. The New Testament and History 3. The Resurrection Experience 4. The Process of Interpretation 5. Literary Forms 6. The Synoptic Gospels 7. Paul and His Letters 8. Two Hidden Treasures 9. Johannine Literature 10. Becoming the New Testament 11. The Pertinence of the New Testament The Canonical Arrangement of the New Testament Chronology Further Reading Index
Copyright Date
2010
Lccn
2009-038823
Dewey Decimal
225.61
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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