New Testament Introduction, 4th Edition

by Donald Guthrie

Publisher:

IVP

, 1990

Overview

In this updated edition of his widely acclaimed reference work Guthrie provides background information for each book of the New Testament and examines issues such as authorship and authenticity, literary structure, and cultural setting. These discussions, as well as the notes and bibliography, are enhanced by Guthrie's attention to recent scholarship and current issues in biblical studies.

Contents

Top Highlights

“It is truer to say that Luke brings out the theological significance of the history.” (Page 107)

“It seems more likely that Matthew wrote to influence Jews away from the synagogue.^{3” (Page 34)}

“One suggestion is a Palestinian Jewish environment.” (Page 38)

“This gospel, according to the citations found in early Christian writers, was used more than any of the other gospels.^{1” (Page 28)}

“First: Papias wrote, ‘Matthew composed the Logia (τὰ λογία) in the Hebrew tongue and everyone interpreted them as he was able.’” (Page 44)

Product Details

• Title: New Testament Introduction
• Author: Donald Guthrie
• Edition: 4th rev. ed.
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 1990
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. › Introductions
• Resource ID: LLS:38.0.6
• Resource Type: text.monograph.introduction.new-testament
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-02-10T21:20:40Z

About Donald Guthrie

Donald Guthrie (1915-1992) was a graduate of the University of London (B.D., Th.M., Ph.D.). From 1949 until his retirement in 1982 Guthrie was lecturer in New Testament studies at London Bible College, and from 1978 until 1982 he also served as vice principal of the college. His books include New Testament Introduction, New Testament Theology, and the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries on the Pastoral Epistles and Hebrews.