Reading the New Testament, Third Edition: An Introduction; Third Edition, Revised and Updated
Reading the New Testament is an excellent introduction to the writings of the New Testament, written by a prominent scholar who is able to communicate the main ideas and results with a clear and simple style. This third edition, although leaving intact the structure of the book, has been rewritten extensively, updating the information and adding the results of new biblical approaches and research.

Highlights of this new revised edition:

• Extensively rewritten
• New results of biblical exegesis incorporated
• Updated and expanded bibliography
• New maps and illustrations

“With this third edition of her fine work, Dr. Pheme Perkins has taken a great book and made it still better…. Both teachers and students owe her a great debt for distilling the rich experience of a great teacher in a single book.”
—John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame.

“This third revised edition of Reading the New Testament continues to make solid biblical scholarship accessible to a broad spectrum of readers….Already impressive for its longevity, this highly recommended book will continue to serve new readers for a long time to come.”
—John J. Pilch, Johns Hopkins University

“For conciseness, clarity, and the ability to offer a balanced introduction to the literary, historical, and theological dimensions of the New Testament, the volume is unrivaled…. I can think of no others scholar today that I would rather have as a guide for my students as they begin their journey in understanding the New Testament!”
—Margaret Y. MacDonald, St. Francis Xavier University
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Reading the New Testament, Third Edition: An Introduction; Third Edition, Revised and Updated
Reading the New Testament is an excellent introduction to the writings of the New Testament, written by a prominent scholar who is able to communicate the main ideas and results with a clear and simple style. This third edition, although leaving intact the structure of the book, has been rewritten extensively, updating the information and adding the results of new biblical approaches and research.

Highlights of this new revised edition:

• Extensively rewritten
• New results of biblical exegesis incorporated
• Updated and expanded bibliography
• New maps and illustrations

“With this third edition of her fine work, Dr. Pheme Perkins has taken a great book and made it still better…. Both teachers and students owe her a great debt for distilling the rich experience of a great teacher in a single book.”
—John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame.

“This third revised edition of Reading the New Testament continues to make solid biblical scholarship accessible to a broad spectrum of readers….Already impressive for its longevity, this highly recommended book will continue to serve new readers for a long time to come.”
—John J. Pilch, Johns Hopkins University

“For conciseness, clarity, and the ability to offer a balanced introduction to the literary, historical, and theological dimensions of the New Testament, the volume is unrivaled…. I can think of no others scholar today that I would rather have as a guide for my students as they begin their journey in understanding the New Testament!”
—Margaret Y. MacDonald, St. Francis Xavier University
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Reading the New Testament, Third Edition: An Introduction; Third Edition, Revised and Updated

Reading the New Testament, Third Edition: An Introduction; Third Edition, Revised and Updated

by Pheme Perkins
Reading the New Testament, Third Edition: An Introduction; Third Edition, Revised and Updated

Reading the New Testament, Third Edition: An Introduction; Third Edition, Revised and Updated

by Pheme Perkins

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Reading the New Testament is an excellent introduction to the writings of the New Testament, written by a prominent scholar who is able to communicate the main ideas and results with a clear and simple style. This third edition, although leaving intact the structure of the book, has been rewritten extensively, updating the information and adding the results of new biblical approaches and research.

Highlights of this new revised edition:

• Extensively rewritten
• New results of biblical exegesis incorporated
• Updated and expanded bibliography
• New maps and illustrations

“With this third edition of her fine work, Dr. Pheme Perkins has taken a great book and made it still better…. Both teachers and students owe her a great debt for distilling the rich experience of a great teacher in a single book.”
—John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame.

“This third revised edition of Reading the New Testament continues to make solid biblical scholarship accessible to a broad spectrum of readers….Already impressive for its longevity, this highly recommended book will continue to serve new readers for a long time to come.”
—John J. Pilch, Johns Hopkins University

“For conciseness, clarity, and the ability to offer a balanced introduction to the literary, historical, and theological dimensions of the New Testament, the volume is unrivaled…. I can think of no others scholar today that I would rather have as a guide for my students as they begin their journey in understanding the New Testament!”
—Margaret Y. MacDonald, St. Francis Xavier University

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780809147861
Publisher: Paulist Press
Publication date: 09/04/2012
Pages: 336
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Why Study the Bible? 1

What Is the New Testament? 1

Dating Books in the New Testament 3

The Contents of the New Testament 4

The Bible as Classic and as Canon 9

The Qur'an 12

Language, Text, and Translation 13

Entering the New Testament World: Archaeology and History 15

The New Testament and Christian Life 19

Summary 21

Chapter 2 The World of Jesus 24

Galilee, Samaria, and Judea 24

The Political and Social World 30

Religious Parties and Sects 33

Religious Customs and Beliefs 36

The Religious Life of the People 45

Summary 49

Part 2 The Messiah, Jesus

Chapter 3 The Life of Jesus 51

Seeking Jesus of Nazareth 51

How the Stories Are Preserved 52

Jesus as Teacher and Miracle-Worker 62

Jesus and His Followers 67

The Trial and Death of Jesus 70

Summary 72

Chapter 4 The Preaching of Jesus 76

Proclaiming the Kingdom of God 76

Parables as a Language of Faith 78

Wisdom in the Sayings of Jesus 80

Summons to Discipleship 82

Summary 85

Chapter 5 The Resurrection of Jesus 88

Images of Death and Life in Judaism 88

Martyrs and Suffering Righteous Ones 89

Resurrection, Vindication, and Judgment 90

The Resurrection of Jesus 91

Summary 92

Chapter 6 The Beginnings of Christology 95

Asking "Who Is This Jesus?" 95

Resurrection, Jesus, and God 96

Jesus as Messiah, Son of God, Son of Man, Lord 98

Jesus in Worship: Acclamation and Hymn 103

Stories and the Identity of Jesus 106

Summary 108

Part 3 Paul, Missionary Tothe Gentiles

Chapter 7 The World of Paul 110

Christianity in an Urban Environment 110

Competing Religions and Philosophies 114

Social Status of Pauline Christians 120

The Church and the Forms of Association 123

The Workshop and Paul's Missionary Practice 125

Summary 127

Chapter 8 The Life of Paul 129

Sources for Paul's Life 129

Reading a Pauline Letter 133

Writing the Letter 135

Philemon: Letters and Apostolic Authority 140

Missionary to the Gentiles: 1 and 2 Thessalonians 142

Paul's Missionary Associates: Philippians 146

Summary 148

Chapter 9 Christians: Jew and Gentile 151

Jewish/Gentile Christianity: Its Variations 151

Righteousness, Faith, and the Law 154

Freedom for the Gentiles: Galatians 155

Righteousness and Salvation History: Romans 158

Summary 162

Chapter 10 Divisions in Corinth 164

The Urban Environment of Corinth 164

Paul and the Corinthian Community 165

Church as Body of Christ: 1 Corinthians 170

Division and Reconciliation: 2 Corinthians 173

Summary 175

Chapter 11 Universalizing Paul's Message 178

Pauline Christianity in Colossians and Ephesians 178

Christ as Lord of the Cosmos: Colossians 182

All United in Christ: Ephesians 185

Summary 186

Part 4 The Gospels: Four Portraits of Jesus

Chapter 12 Mark: Jesus, Suffering Messiah 189

The Composition of Mark 189

Jesus as Powerful Savior 192

Jesus, Suffering Son of Man 194

Discipleship in Mark 196

Summary 197

Chapter 13 Matthew: Jesus, Teacher of Israel 199

The Composition of Matthew 199

The Sermons: Jesus Instructs the Community 203

Jesus as Fulfillment of the Law 205

Discipleship in Matthew 208

Summary 210

Chapter 14 Luke: Jesus, the Lord 212

The Composition of Luke 212

The Time of Salvation 218

Jesus as Universal Savior 219

Discipleship in Luke 221

Summary 222

Chapter 15 John: Jesus, the Divine Son 224

The Composition of John 224

Jesus, the Jews, and the World 230

Jesus, Revelation of the Father 231

Discipleship in John 232

Summary 234

Part 5 Continuing the Christian Story

Chapter 16 Acts: The Gospel to the Nations 236

The Composition of Acts 236

The Church in Salvation History 240

The Apostle Heroes: Peter and Paul 243

Discipleship in Acts 245

Summary 247

Chapter 17 Hebrews: The Heavenly High Priest 249

The Thought World of Hebrews 249

Christ as Heavenly High Priest 252

Discipleship in Hebrews 254

Summary 256

Chapter 18 The Pastoral Epistles: A Pauline Tradition 258

The Image of Paul in the Pastorals 258

True Doctrine in the Pastorals 261

Church Organization in the Pastorals 263

Christian Women in the Pastorals 265

Summary 266

Chapter 19 The Catholic Epistles: An Apostolic Heritage 269

1 Peter, the "Holy People of God" 269

James and Jude, the Legacy of Jewish Christianity 272

2 Peter, Christian Eschatology 275

Summary 277

Chapter 20 The Johannine Epistles: A Church Divided 279

The Story of Johannine Christianity 279

1 and 2 John, Christian Fellowship, and the Crisis of Division 281

3 John, Broken Hospitality 284

Summary 285

Chapter 21 Revelation: Christianity and the Empire 287

The Composition of Revelation 287

The Apocalyptic Imagination 294

The Political Message of Revelation 295

Discipleship in Revelation 299

Worship with Angels-Revelation as Liturgy 300

Summary 301

Bibliography for Further Study 303

Index of Maps, Charts, Illustrations, and Supplemental Texts 315

Scripture and Ancient Texts Index 317

Subject Index 325

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