An Introduction to the New Testament: History, Literature, Theology

by M. Eugene Boring

Overview

This thoroughly researched textbook from well-respected scholar M. Eugene Boring presents a user-friendly introduction to the New Testament books. Boring approaches the New Testament as a historical document, one that requires using a hands-on, critical method. Moreover, he asserts that the New Testament is the church's book, in that it was written, selected, preserved, and transmitted by the church. Boring goes on to explore the historical foundation and formation of the New Testament within the context of pre-Christian Judaism and the world of Jesus and the early church. He then examines the individual books of the New Testament, providing helpful background information and methods for interpretation, and revealing the narrative substructure found within each of the Gospels and Letters.

This volume includes helpful illustrations, charts, notes, and suggestions for further reading. Sections are laid out in a well-organized manner to help students navigate the content more easily.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664255923
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	10/13/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	760
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

M. Eugene Boring is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a coauthor of The People's New Testament, and the author of numerous books of New Testament Scholarship, including the best-selling Interpretation commentary on Revelation.

What People are Saying About This

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Boring enjoys that rare gift of combining first-rate exegetical skills with a probing philosophical intellect. Hence his encyclopedic Introduction to the New Testament not only presents a wealth of data but also organizes the data into an intelligible whole. To the beginning student as well as to the more advanced researcher, it offers both a clear path into an often confusing world and an abundance of shrewd, balanced judgments on difficult issues." John P. Meier, William K. Warren Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame

"Boring combines a fundamental commitment to the biblical faith and an uncompromising dedication to historical-critical method. He avoids simplification of the complex issues, but presents his careful analysis with readable clarity. This Introduction will serve as a superb text for seminarians and a significant resource for seasoned scholars." William Baird, Emeritus, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University

"This fruit of the lifelong research of a distinguished New Testament scholar is more than a book; it is a library in one volume. It presents excellent information about the text of the New Testament scriptures as well as about their historical and cultural context while remaining quite readable. With its combination of a broad horizon and a determined theological concentration, it is a book for beginners and for advanced students, for scholars and people working for the church." Reinhard Feldmeier, Theologische Fakultät, Georg-August Universität, Göttingen, Germany

Editorial Reviews

"Boring combines a fundamental commitment to the biblical faith and an uncompromising dedication to historical-critical method. He avoids simplification of the complex issues, but presents his careful analysis with readable clarity. This Introduction will serve as a superb text for seminarians and a significant resource for seasoned scholars." William Baird, Emeritus, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University

"This fruit of the lifelong research of a distinguished New Testament scholar is more than a book; it is a library in one volume. It presents excellent information about the text of the New Testament scriptures as well as about their historical and cultural context while remaining quite readable. With its combination of a broad horizon and a determined theological concentration, it is a book for beginners and for advanced students, for scholars and people working for the church." Reinhard Feldmeier, Theologische Fakultät, Georg-August Universität, Göttingen, Germany

"Boring enjoys that rare gift of combining first-rate exegetical skills with a probing philosophical intellect. Hence his encyclopedic Introduction to the New Testament not only presents a wealth of data but also organizes the data into an intelligible whole. To the beginning student as well as to the more advanced researcher, it offers both a clear path into an often confusing world and an abundance of shrewd, balanced judgments on difficult issues." John P. Meier, William K. Warren Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame

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