The cradle, the cross, and the crown : an introduction to the New Testament /
Kostenberger, Andreas J., 1957-,
The cradle, the cross, and the crown : an introduction to the New Testament / [print] Andreas J. Kostenberger, L. Scott Kellum, Charles L. Quarles. - Second edition - Nashville, Tennessee : B and H Academic, [(c)2016. - xxi, 1130 pages : maps (14 color) ; 27 cm
Part one : introduction The nature and scope of Scripture The political and religious background of the New Testament Part two : Jesus and the gospels Jesus and the relationship between the gospels The gospel according to Matthew The gospel according to Mark The gospel according to Luke The gospel according to John Part three : the early church and Paul The book of Acts Paul : the man and his message Paul's letter to the Galatians Paul's Thessalonian correspondence : 1-2 Thessalonians Paul's Corinthian correspondence : 1-2 Corinthians Paul's letter to the Romans The prison epistles : Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon The letters to Timothy and Titus : 1-2 Timothy, Titus Part four : the general epistles and Revelation The letter to the Hebrews The letter of James The Petrine epistles (1-2 Peter) and the letter of Jude The Johannine epistles : 1-3 John The book of Revelation Part 5 : conclusion Unity and diversity in the New Testament The story line of scripture.
The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown guides serious New Testament students through the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the biblical text, allowing them to better understand and share God Lord of truth (2 Tim 2:15). It offers a thorough introduction to all twenty-seven books of the New Testament and closely examines events such as Christ incarnation and virgin birth, his crucifixion and resurrection, and triumphant return. The second edition features updated bibliographies and footnotes, interpretation sections that cover different literary genres in the New Testament, an epilogue that canvasses the entire storyline of Scripture, and a variety of maps. All of these new features contribute to making this a life-long resource for students of Scripture.--From back of book.
1433684004 9781433684005
Jesus Christ--Humanity.
Jesus Christ--Divinity.
Bible.--New Testament--Introductions.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
BS2330.2.C733 2016 BS2330.2.Q1.C733 2016
The cradle, the cross, and the crown : an introduction to the New Testament / [print] Andreas J. Kostenberger, L. Scott Kellum, Charles L. Quarles. - Second edition - Nashville, Tennessee : B and H Academic, [(c)2016. - xxi, 1130 pages : maps (14 color) ; 27 cm
Part one : introduction The nature and scope of Scripture The political and religious background of the New Testament Part two : Jesus and the gospels Jesus and the relationship between the gospels The gospel according to Matthew The gospel according to Mark The gospel according to Luke The gospel according to John Part three : the early church and Paul The book of Acts Paul : the man and his message Paul's letter to the Galatians Paul's Thessalonian correspondence : 1-2 Thessalonians Paul's Corinthian correspondence : 1-2 Corinthians Paul's letter to the Romans The prison epistles : Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon The letters to Timothy and Titus : 1-2 Timothy, Titus Part four : the general epistles and Revelation The letter to the Hebrews The letter of James The Petrine epistles (1-2 Peter) and the letter of Jude The Johannine epistles : 1-3 John The book of Revelation Part 5 : conclusion Unity and diversity in the New Testament The story line of scripture.
The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown guides serious New Testament students through the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the biblical text, allowing them to better understand and share God Lord of truth (2 Tim 2:15). It offers a thorough introduction to all twenty-seven books of the New Testament and closely examines events such as Christ incarnation and virgin birth, his crucifixion and resurrection, and triumphant return. The second edition features updated bibliographies and footnotes, interpretation sections that cover different literary genres in the New Testament, an epilogue that canvasses the entire storyline of Scripture, and a variety of maps. All of these new features contribute to making this a life-long resource for students of Scripture.--From back of book.
1433684004 9781433684005
Jesus Christ--Humanity.
Jesus Christ--Divinity.
Bible.--New Testament--Introductions.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
BS2330.2.C733 2016 BS2330.2.Q1.C733 2016