Introducing the New Testament, 2nd ed.: Its Literature and Theology
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Overview
A newly updated edition of a beloved guide to the New Testament
For more than twenty-five years, Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology has been the go-to resource for readers seeking a guide to interpreting the New Testament. Now this remarkable volume has been thoroughly revised for a new generation. Every chapter has been updated, and the sections on Paul have been substantially rewritten. Wonderfully readable and well supplied with maps and photographs, this volume is both an ideal textbook for biblical studies courses and a superb introduction for general readers wanting an overview of the New Testament.
The book begins with an overview of the nature of the New Testament and the world in which it was written. Thereafter, the authors examine the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, illuminating each book’s key messages and explaining why they continue to inspire and challenge readers today. Separate chapters also explore the types of literature found in the New Testament, the life and teachings of Jesus, Paul’s life and world, and the formation of the New Testament canon. In addition, numerous sidebars offer a wealth of relevant background information that helps modern readers more fully grasp biblical themes. Unlike other New Testament surveys that devote significant space to scholarly debates, this volume prioritizes the New Testament’s background, content, and theology. While the authors are attuned to current debates in biblical studies, their primary aim is to make the message of the Christian Scriptures accessible to thoughtful general readers. Engaging and informative, this volume is a trustworthy guide for anyone who wants to understand the New Testament.
- Examines the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, illuminating each book’s key messages
- Provides a newly updated and revised edition of a guide for interpreting the New Testament
- Prioritizes the New Testament’s background, content, and theology over scholarly debates
Table of Contents
List of Maps
List of Abbreviations
1. What Is the New Testament?
2. The World of the New Testament
3. The Nature of the Gospels
4. The Gospel According to Matthew
5. The Gospel According to Mark
6. The Gospel According to Luke
7. The Gospel According to John
8. Jesus of Nazareth
9. The Acts of the Apostles
10. Letters in the New Testament
11. Paul’s Life and Mission
12. Paul’s Letter to the Romans
13. Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians
14. The Letter to the Galatians
15. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians
16. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
17. Paul’s Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon
18. Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians
19. Paul’s Letters to Timothy and Titus
20. Hebrews
21. James
22. 1 and 2 Peter, Jude
23. 1, 2, and 3 John
24. Revelation
25. The Formation of the New Testament Canon
Photo Credits
Index of Names and Subjects
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Texts
“From several luminaries of New Testament studies comes an updated version of a rich textbook that unveils the complicated and fascinating story of this collection. Enhanced by primary sources and visual aids, the book presents a compelling discussion of the content of each book as well as significant chapters that explain the context that created, sustained, and spread the New Testament. I would recommend this text to serious students to launch their study of the New Testament and sustain it for years to come.”
—Amy Peeler, Wheaton College
“I eagerly devoured the first edition of Introducing the New Testament when I was in graduate school. I am delighted to see an updated second edition that reflects the same excellence of scholarship and utility, now for a new generation. This is a resource every student of the New Testament should have close at hand.”
—Nijay K. Gupta, Northern Seminary
“The authors of this comprehensive textbook provide an important introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament in an accessible and engaging format. Students at all levels will benefit from this erudite volume.”
—Lisa Bowens, Princeton Theological Seminary
“For students looking for a readable yet in-depth introduction to the entire New Testament, I don’t know of any other volume that combines history, exegesis, and theology as well as this one. I look forward to using this in my own classes!”
—Joshua Jipp, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology (second edition) deftly weaves historical context and literary nuance in its discussion of the New Testament. With attention to the New Testament’s role as Scripture for the church, Green, Thompson, and Downs provide a rich repository of the latest scholarship in an inviting, accessible format ideal for students and pastors alike.”
—Lynn H. Cohick, Houston Christian University
“It would be difficult to find a team of three scholars more gifted than the authors of this volume in introducing the New Testament—as literature, history, and Christian Scripture—to students. Sidebars, maps, color photos, diagrams, updated bibliographies, and other aids enhance this outstanding text. It is the kind of introduction I wish I had been privileged to read as a student.”
—Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary & University
- Title: Introducing the New Testament, 2nd ed.: Its Literature and Theology
- Authors: Joel B. Green, Marianne Meye Thompson, David J. Downs
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Print Publication Date: 2026
- Logos Release Date: 2025
- Pages: 640
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- ISBNs: 9781467470766, 9780802878908, 0802878903, 1467470767
- Resource ID: LLS:9781467470766
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-08-06T17:04:56Z