| Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey Contributor(s): Elwell, Walter A. (Author), Yarbrough, Robert W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801039649 ISBN-13: 9780801039645 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $49.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
| Dewey: 225.61 |
| LCCN: 2012030496 |
| Series: Encountering Biblical Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7" W x 9.3" (2.75 lbs) 448 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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, now with updated content and a new interior design. 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 - study questions Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging. An accompanying website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources offers a wide array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards, self quizzes, and introductory videos. Resources for professors include discussion questions, suggestions for class activities, PowerPoint slides, an instructor's manual, and a test bank. |
Contributor Bio(s): Elwell, Walter A.: - Walter A. Elwell (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is emeritus professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he taught for nearly thirty years. He is the coauthor of Encountering the New Testament and the editor of numerous reference works.Yarbrough, Robert W.: - Robert W. Yarbrough (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He has authored, coauthored, or translated several books and is coeditor of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. |
