__Continuously in print for over 30 years, and available in many different languages, John Drane's Introducing the New Testament has long been recognized as an authoritative and accessible survey of the subject.__

__This new edition__ has been fully revised and updated with fresh material on the many political contexts in which the early church flourished, along with new insights into the writing and reception of written texts in what was essentially an oral culture. __Specific issues that will be of particular interest to students are highlighted in special boxed feature sections, along with an extensive glossary of technical terms and key maps and diagrams.__ This book is the ideal starting point for readers who wish to explore the New Testament and its world in the light of recent scholarship, and its relevance to life in the twenty-first century.

'John Drane's work shaped the understanding of the generation of students and pastors. \[...\] This updated 4th edition is sure to be the first port of call for anyone looking for a clear and trustworthy source to help them navigate the New Testament world; it is always comprehensible but never simplistic.' Dr Andrew Davies, University of Birmingham

'John Drane's Introducing the New Testament is a remarkably concise and yet comprehensive guide that enables readers to undertake a rich and rewarding reading if the world's most influential and revolutionary book.' Dr Brian S. Rosner, Ridley College, Australia

'Rewritten and updated, John Drane's Introducing the New Testament is impressive in its comprehensiveness. Genuinely a ine-stop-shop, it not only addresses questions of authorship and dating, but many contextual and cultural topics as well.' Professor Andrew D. Clarke, University of Aberdeen

A new scholarly edition of the most authoritative and accessible survey of the subject, Introducing the New Testament 4e has been updated with fresh material on the many political contexts in which the early church flourished, along with new insights into the writing and reception of written texts in what was essentially an oral culture.

* John Drane

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Introduction

The beginning of the story

Jesus

Early Christianity

Part 1: Context and Culture

1. Greeks and Romans

2. Palestine and its People

Part 2: Jesus

3. Birth and Early Years

4. The Message

5. Stories and Signs

6. How to Live Like Jesus

7. Crucifixion

8. Resurrection

Part 3: The Gospels

9. Understanding the Gospels

10. Four Portraits of Jesus

11. Can We Trust the Gospels?

Part 4: Good News Goes Global

12. The Acts of the Apostles

13. Paul: From Persecutor to Apostle

14. Paul: Travels and Letters

15. Paul and the Churches

16. Paul: The End of the Journey

17. Paul and His Message

Part 5: Refining the Faith

18. Ethics and Ritual: James and Hebrews

19. Covenant and Confidence: 1 Peter and Revelation

20. Heresy, Orthodoxy, and Organization

21. Reading and Understanding the New Testament

Glossary

Other resources on the New Testament

Index

Continuously in print for over 30 years, and available in many different languages, John Drane's Introducing the New Testament has long been recognized as an authoritative and accessible survey of the subject. This new edition has been fully revised and updated with fresh material on the many political contexts in which the early church flourished, along with new insights into the writing and reception of written texts in what was essentially an oral culture. Specific issues that will be of particular interest to students are highlighted in special boxed feature sections, along with an extensive glossary of technical terms and key maps and diagrams. This book is the ideal starting point for readers who wish to explore the New Testament and its world in the light of recent scholarship, and its relevance to life in the twenty-first century.

\["For students and curious readers.","Provides updated insights on the New Testament.","Enhances understanding of NT in a modern context."\]

Explore the New Testament with Drane's updated insights, perfect for students and curious readers seeking relevance in the twenty-first century.

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