Overview
So you think you know the New Testament? Did you know that Jesus made puns? Did you know that Paul never calls himself or the churches he writes to ""Christian""? Did you know that we don't know who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews, or if it's even really a letter? James F. McGrath sheds light on these and many other surprising facts in The A to Z of the New Testament. Cutting through common myths and misunderstandings of problematic Bible passages, McGrath opens up expert knowledge to laypeople in his friendly introduction to New Testament studies. Each chapter in this fresh, accessible volume begins with a provocative anecdote or fact and then pulls back the curtain to inform curious readers about how scholars approach the issue. Along the way, McGrath explains unfamiliar terminology and methodology to nonspecialists with humor and clarity. You've graduated from Sunday School. Ask the hard questions. Take Scripture on its own terms. Invigorate your Bible study with The A to Z of the New Testament as your guide. Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Award in Religion Finalist (2023)
Full Product Details
Author: James F McGrath
Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Imprint: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Dimensions:
Width: 13.80cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 21.40cm
Weight: 0.386kg
ISBN: 9780802882301
ISBN 10: 0802882307
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 17 October 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
"""If you're looking for an engaging yet deep introduction to New Testament studies for about the cost of a brat and beer at a ball game, look no further. Over twenty-six brisk chapters, James McGrath leads you through the ins and outs of New Testament criticism, covering topics like where Jesus was born (in a barn?), and whether Jesus had a Y chromosome or believed in hell. An enlightening, learned, and fun book."" --Pete Enns "
"Theology ""An engagingly written general introduction to topics emerging from the critical study of the New Testament."" Jim West in Zwinglius Redivivus ""This is an interesting, informative, useful, and well written book. . . . I truly enjoyed it. And I am positive that you will too."" ""If you're looking for an engaging yet deep introduction to New Testament studies for about the cost of a brat and beer at a ball game, look no further. Over twenty-six brisk chapters, James McGrath leads you through the ins and outs of New Testament criticism, covering topics like where Jesus was born (in a barn?), and whether Jesus had a Y chromosome or believed in hell. An enlightening, learned, and fun book."" --Pete Enns "
"Jim West in Zwinglius Redivivus ""This is an interesting, informative, useful, and well written book. . . . I truly enjoyed it. And I am positive that you will too."" ""If you're looking for an engaging yet deep introduction to New Testament studies for about the cost of a brat and beer at a ball game, look no further. Over twenty-six brisk chapters, James McGrath leads you through the ins and outs of New Testament criticism, covering topics like where Jesus was born (in a barn?), and whether Jesus had a Y chromosome or believed in hell. An enlightening, learned, and fun book."" --Pete Enns "
Author Information
James F. McGrath is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University.
