Reviews.Mark Keown's lucid discussions provide expert guidance through the complex issues of authorship, historical setting, genre, and structure of these important but often overlooked books of the New Testament. I also particularly appreciate the detailed treatment of theological themes and emphases of these parts of Scripture. This is a book which fully achieves its goal of providing a clear and comprehensive guide to help us to discover the New Testament anew. Highly recommended! --Paul Trebilco, professor of New Testament Studies, Theology Programme, University of Otago With his typical care and detail, Mark Keown takes a look at Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles, and Revelation in Discovering the New Testament,Volume 3. What we get is a solid treatment of authorship, context, book outlines, and core theme of these books, including a fair discussion of most of the things scholars discuss when considering them. If you are familiar with Volumes 1 and 2, this wonderfully completes the series. If not, they are all worth having. --Darrell Bock, executive director for cultural engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement
Dewey Decimal225.61
SynopsisDiscovering the New Testament is a new and comprehensive introduction to the New Testament in three volumes, reflecting current research and scholarship in New Testament studies. Each volume provides a thorough discussion of background issues as well as treating theological themes and practical application. The first volume on the Gospels and Acts covers Jewish and Greco-Roman backgrounds, critical methodologies, the synoptic problem, and surveys each of the four gospels and Acts. It concludes with three chapters that explore the key theme of the kingdom of God, including its Old Testament background, the place of miracles, and an examination of Jesus' parables. Ideal for college or seminary students, the volumes provide numerous maps and charts, as well as discussion questions for each chapter and a focus on real-life relevance and application. Forthcoming volumes will focus on Paul (Vol. 2) and the general epistles and Revelation (Vol. 3).
LC Classification NumberBS2330.3.K46 2018