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

by Mark Keown

Publisher:

Lexham Press

, 2018

Discovering the New Testament

Discovering the New Testament is a new and comprehensive introduction to the New Testament in three volumes, reflecting current research and scholarship in New Testament studies. Each volume provides a thorough discussion of background issues as well as treating theological themes and practical application.

Ideal for college or seminary students, the volumes provide numerous maps and charts, as well as discussion questions for each chapter and a focus on real-life relevance and application.

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

Product Details

• Title: Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to Its Background, Theology, and Themes
• Author: Mark Keown
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Volumes: 3
• Format: Logos Digital

Volume 1: The Gospels and Acts

• Author: Mark Keown
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2018

The first volume on the Gospels and Acts covers Jewish and Greco-Roman backgrounds, critical methodologies, the synoptic problem, and surveys each of the four gospels and Acts. It concludes with three chapters that explore the key theme of the kingdom of God, including its Old Testament background, the place of miracles, and an examination of Jesus’ parables.

Contents

• General Introduction
• The Jewish Background of the New Testament
• The Greco-Roman Background of the New Testament
• Understanding Critical Methodologies
• The Synoptic Gospels and Their Relationship
• Mark’s Gospel
• Matthew’s Gospel
• Luke’s Gospel
• John’s Gospel
• The Acts of the Apostles
• The Kingdom of God
• The Power of the Kingdom
• The Teaching of the Kingdom: Parables

Volume 2: The Pauline Letters

• Author: Mark Keown
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Estimated Publication Date: 2020

The second volume is devoted to the life and writings of the apostle Paul. It traces Paul's early life, conversion, and missionary journeys, overviews the contours of his theology, and surveys the authorship, form, and content of his letters.

Contents

• Paul’s Life and Conversion
• An Introduction to the Letters of the New Testament
• Romans
• 1 Corinthians
• 2 Corinthians
• Galatians
• Ephesians
• Philippians
• Colossians
• 1 Thessalonians
• 2 Thessalonians
• The Pastoral Epistles
• An In-Depth Analysis of a Pauline Letter—Philemon
• Some Basic Contours of Paul’s Thought
• Paul’s Missionary Strategy

Volume 3: General Letters and Revelation

• Author: Mark Keown
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Estimated Publication Date: 2021

The third volume covers the general epistles and Revelation.

About Mark Keown

Mark J. Keown (ThD, Laidlaw College) is a Senior Lecturer in New Testament at Laidlaw College in Auckland, NZ and is the author of Philippians: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary and Congregational Evangelism in Philippians as well as numerous essays and journal articles. He is also an ordained minister and served at Greenlane Presbyterian Church from 1997–2003.

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