Description: The New Testament by Luke Timothy Johnson The 27 first-century compositions that became the New Testament are more famous than well-known. For those seeking an adult approach to ancient religious literature, this introduction provides a fresh perspective on the basic facts, and helps show why such profoundly human writings became a sacred book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Pauls 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. Notes Accessible guide offering a positive and critical reading of the New Testament, placing the ancient writings in their historical and literary context. Author Biography Luke Timothy Johnson, a former Benedictine monk, is currently the Robert W. Woodruff Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Table of Contents 1. Approaching the New Testament2. The New Testament and History3. The Resurrection Experience4. The Process of Interpretation5. Literary Forms6. The Synoptic Gospels7. Paul and His Letters8. Two Hidden Treasures9. Johannine Literature10. Becoming the New Testament11. The Pertinence of the New TestamentThe Canonical Arrangement of the New TestamentChronologyFurther ReadingIndex Promotional A brief yet essential introduction to the New Testament that chronicles the real people--and historical and literary movements--that created it Long Description 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 Pauls 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. Feature market to church bible study groupsSelling point: Written by an acclaimed scholar of the New Testament.Selling point: Accessible to general readers as well as students.Selling point: Both a positive and a critical reading of the New Testament.Selling point: Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over three million copies sold New Feature 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 Details ISBN0199735700 Author Luke Timothy Johnson Language English ISBN-10 0199735700 ISBN-13 9780199735709 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Short Title NEW TESTAMENT Residence Atlanta, GA, US Position Robert W. Woodruff Distinguished Professor Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Robert W. Woodruff Distinguished Professor, Candler School of Theology, Emory University Publication Date 2010-04-22 UK Release Date 2010-04-22 NZ Release Date 2010-04-22 US Release Date 2010-04-22 Illustrations 5 B&W line, 3 halftone, 2 maps Pages 160 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc DEWEY 225.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-07-28 Series Very Short Introductions Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:26047096;
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Book Title: The New Testament: a Very Short Introduction
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Author: Luke Timothy Johnson
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Language: English
Topic: Religious History, Christianity
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Year: 2010
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Number of Pages: 160 Pages