The Routledge Guidebook To The New Testament (the Routledge Guides To The Great Books)
by Patrick Gray /
2017 / English / PDF
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As part of the Christian canon of scripture, the New Testament is
one of the most influential works in history. Its impact can be
seen in many different fields, but without an awareness of the
historical, cultural, social, and intellectual context of early
Christianity, it can be difficult for modern-day readers to fully
understand what the first-century authors were trying to say and
how the first readers of the New Testament would have understood
these ideas.
As part of the Christian canon of scripture, the New Testament is
one of the most influential works in history. Its impact can be
seen in many different fields, but without an awareness of the
historical, cultural, social, and intellectual context of early
Christianity, it can be difficult for modern-day readers to fully
understand what the first-century authors were trying to say and
how the first readers of the New Testament would have understood
these ideas.The Routledge Guidebook to the New Testament
The Routledge Guidebook to the New Testament offers an
academic introduction to the New Testament examining:
offers an
academic introduction to the New Testament examining:The social and historical context in which the New Testament
was written
The social and historical context in which the New Testament
was writtenThe primary text, supporting students in close analysis from
a range of consensus positions
The primary text, supporting students in close analysis from
a range of consensus positionsThe contemporary reception and ongoing influence of the New
Testament
The contemporary reception and ongoing influence of the New
Testament
With further reading suggestions, this guidebook is essential
reading for all students of religion and philosophy, and all
those wishing to engage with this important work.
With further reading suggestions, this guidebook is essential
reading for all students of religion and philosophy, and all
those wishing to engage with this important work.
