__"An accessible and attractive introduction to the New Testament"__   
Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding.   
  
Now in its fourth edition, this award-winning textbook takes into account the dramatic shift in the global Christian population. An accompanying website offers resources for students and professors.  
  
"In almost thirty years of teaching introductory-level New Testament courses, I have found Encountering the New Testament to be a very accessible and readable text for my students. It is very well written and designed. I will continue to use this as my primary textbook. Enthusiastically recommended."  
--__Bob Bayles__, Lee University  
  
"Encountering the New Testament provides an accessible and attractive introduction to the New Testament. The well-arranged text, accompanied by stunning pictures and helpful charts, invites college students into the world of the New Testament. Professors will appreciate the book's organization and instructional aids. The excellent scholarship represented in this resource elevates it above similar works in the field."  
--__Andrew Marquez__, Wayland Baptist University  
  
"We have been using the various editions of Elwell and Yarbrough's Encountering the New Testament for many years, having appreciated from the outset the attention given not only to each New Testament book but also to necessarily related topics such as geography, geopolitical environment, archaeological discoveries, matters of scholarly criticism, and key theological themes--all with sensitivity to different streams of theological interpretation. The visuals, charts, and inset boxes with focus topics provide a rich learning environment that has worked admirably for our undergraduate students, and I note as well that the text can aid even seminary students as they lay the initial groundwork for advanced study. The authors' awareness of globalized Christianity, especially apparent in this fourth edition, along with electronic support materials, all render this updated edition a welcome development for students open to a holistic acquaintance with Christ's new covenant."  
--__Jonathan M. Watt__, Geneva College and the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary

__Walter A. Elwell__ (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor emeritus of New Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois, where he taught for twenty-seven years and served as dean. He has written or edited numerous books, reference works, and articles.  
  
__Robert W. Yarbrough__ (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He lectures internationally and is the author, editor, or translator of numerous books, articles, and reviews.

Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook (over 250,000 copies sold).  
  
This fourth edition takes into account the dramatic shift in the global Christian population. Other distinguishing features include abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color; sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; focus boxes isolating key issues; chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; and study questions.  
  
An accompanying website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources offers an array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards and self quizzes. Resources for professors include discussion questions and a test bank.

Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning New Testament survey.

__Contents__ To the Professor  
To the Student  
1. Why Study the New Testament?  
__Part 1: Encountering Jesus and the Gospels__ 2. The Middle East in the Days of Jesus  
3. The Gospel and the Four Gospels  
4. The Gospel of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come!  
5. The Gospel of Mark: Son of God,  
Servant of All  
6. The Gospel of Luke: A Savior for  
All People  
7. The Gospel of John: Eternal Life  
through His Name  
8. Man from Galilee: The Life of Jesus Christ  
9. Lord, Teach Us: The Teaching  
Ministry of Jesus Christ  
10. Modern Approaches to the New  
Testament: Historical Criticism  
and Hermeneutics  
11. The Modern Study of the Gospels  
12. The Modern Search for Jesus  
__Part 2: Encountering Acts and the  
Earliest Church__ 13. The World and Identity of the  
Earliest Church  
14. Acts 1-7: The Earliest Days of the Church  
15. Acts 8-12: Salvation for Both Jew and Gentile  
16. Acts 13-28: The Light of Christ to the Ends of the Earth  
__Part 3: Encountering Paul and His  
Epistles__ 17. All Things to All People: Life and  
Teachings of the Apostle Paul  
18. Romans: Right with God  
19. Corinthians and Galatians:  
Apostolic Counsel for Confused Churches  
20. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: Letters  
from Prison  
21. Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus: A Legacy of Faithfulness  
__Part 4: Encountering the General  
Epistles and the Apocalypse__ 22. Hebrews and James: Maintaining Full Commitment to Christ  
23. Peter, John, and Jude: A Call to  
Faith, Hope, and Love  
24. Revelation: God Is in Control!  
Epilogue: Matters to Ponder  
Glossary  
Indexes

Elwell, Walter A. ;Yarbrough, Robert W.

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