Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey, 2nd ed.
by Walter Elwell, Robert W. Yarbrough
Baker Academic | 2005
Overview
This highly readable, full-color, beautifully-illustrated survey is designed to make studying the New Testament less daunting and more rewarding. The second edition has been revised throughout, including updated bibliographies and focus boxes addressing contemporary concerns.
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Praise for the Print Edition
With this textbook we have arrived at an entirely new era in theological publishing. This volume is a production masterpiece. . . This textbook has so many strengths that it may well become the standard for the next generation of teaching college and university freshmen in the United States.
—Craig Blomberg, Themelios
An excellent evangelical Bible survey resource. This volume does more than simply present the content of each New Testament book. Historical, cultural, and geographical backgrounds are interwoven to help readers understand the broader context in which Scripture must be understood. . . Easy to read and visually pleasing, this volume includes many features both teachers and students will find useful. . . This is a good resource for students and lifelong learners alike.
—Pam Betker, Bibliotheca Sacra
Product Details
- Title: Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey
- Authors: Robert W. Yarbrough and Walter A. Elwell
- Edition: 2nd
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2005
- Pages: 448
About the Authors
Robert W. Yarbrough (Ph. D., University of Aberdeen) is chair of the New Testament department and associate professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has authored, coauthored, or translated several books.
Walter A. Elwell (Ph. D., University of Edinburgh) is emeritus professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College. He has edited numerous biblical reference works.
