Reading the New Testament for the First Time

by Ronald J. Allen

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2012

Overview

In Reading the New Testament for the First Time, Ronald Allen offers a useful introductory guide to the New Testament’s world, its story, and its message. The purpose of this book is to introduce the New Testament to those who have never read it, walking readers through the New Testament, covering key topics such as how and when the New Testament was written; background of important characters like Jesus, Paul, and the 12 disciples; big ideas found in the New Testament such as love, righteousness, and the realm of God; how to apply the New Testament to your life today, and much more.

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Product Details

• Title: Reading the New Testament for the First Time
• Author: Ronald J. Allen
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 216
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. › Introductions
• ISBNs: 9780802867353, 0802867359
• Resource ID: LLS:RDNGNWTSTFRSTTM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-01-16T19:24:35Z

About Ronald J. Allen

Ronald J. Allen is the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. One of the most widely published authors in homiletics, he has written or coauthored over 30 books, including Wholly Scripture: Preaching Themes from the Bible and Thinking Theologically: The Preacher as Theologian.