Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to Its Background, Theology, and Themes (3 vols.)

Praise for Discovering the New Testament: Volume 1

Mark Keown’s New Testament introduction sorts through a myriad of New Testament issues and themes, giving readers a solid acquaintance with the views and ideas this text raises and the background to its construction. The options are presented and analyzed with care, making it a worthy guide to these crucial first five books of the New Testament.

—Darrell Bock, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

We are living at a time when students enter learning with questions: Why? When? How? Show me! Mark Keown’s Discovering the New Testament (volume 1) is a detailed and text-based approach to the Bible. It is a book that allows students an excellent opportunity to ask their questions and have them answered.

—Sarah Harris, New Testament Lecturer, Carey Baptist College

This lucid and illuminating Introduction is everything one would want in a book that aims to help us to read the New Testament. It gives a clear guide to historical setting, to methods of interpretation, and to key theological issues. It also shows us how the centre of the New Testament is Jesus Christ and how the New Testament needs to be read in the light of Christ. All those who read this Introduction will be grateful to Mark Keown for this accessible and engaging book.

—Paul Trebilco, Professor of New Testament, Department of Theology and Religion, University of Otago