Exploring the New Testament: A guide to the Gospels and Acts384 pages
ISBN-10 : 0830825266
ISBN-13 : 978-0830825264
Studying the New Testament is an incredibly fascinating task, but at the same time it represents a challenge, because we are approaching a time very different from ours, with customs and traditions foreign to our environment. Every serious student of the Scriptures requires tools that can offer him the most accurate information about what he is studying.
"Exploring the New Testament: A Guide to the Gospels and Acts" by David Wenham and Steven Walton, is part of a series of introductions that allow the student to better understand the religious, social and cultural background of the books that make up the New Testament. It was in 2016 that I got to know the second edition of this series, and precisely this year IVP Academic publishes the third edition of this important series. Unlike the second edition, the third expands on other aspects of the historical background such as literary matters from the gospels. There are more than 30 more pages with new and relevant information.
This introduction adjusts to the need of every seminary student, since it allows them to interact with the most current data on the study of the Gospels and Acts, but not only seminary students can read this book, all those who want to know better the Scriptures will benefit from this good work.
The book is divided into five main parts, the first three show us the historical, literary and cultural background of the first five books of the NT, to finally develop in the remaining parts what is an introduction to the Gospels and Acts, considering the themes keys and pertinent study topics.
Another of the characteristics that stand out in this series is the use of boxes, in which the reader can find relevant information, or to provide feedback on an issue. An interactive format that will be very useful (Personally, I love it).
Finally, I want to emphasize the accessibility, depth, and helpfulness that this “Exploring the New Testament” series is. Do you want to start studying the New Testament? This is a series that you should consider.
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