New Testament Survey I: Matthew to Acts & Johannine Literature

by Nathan LeMaster

Overview

In Volume 1 of his New Testament Survey (Matthew to Acts, Johannine Literature), Nathan LeMaster helps the reader navigate the Gospels, Acts, and John’s letters, demonstrating the relevance, intricacy, and intentionality of the New Testament, while revealing Jesus as its central focus and reigniting a passion for its study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781619583948
Publisher:	CLC Publications
Publication date:	12/20/2024
Series:	Christian Life Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

NATHAN LEMASTER (PhD, Cambridge) serves as Associate Professor of Old Testament and Associate Academic Dean at The Master’s Seminary. He completed his MDiv at The Master’s Seminary and went on to study linguistics at Arizona State University, Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and Cambridge University, where he completed his PhD in 2021. He, his wife, and two daughters live in Los Angeles and serve at Grace Community Church.

Editorial Reviews

This is a valuable resource for both students and devotional readers alike. Lemaster’s approach is refreshing—clear and detailed, offering depth without losing the reader in minutiae. Each section is structured thoughtfully, providing a well-organized and accessible framework for understanding the New Testament. What stands out most is Lemaster’s ability to convey the authorial intent of each book in a way that is both insightful and easy to grasp, making this volume a remarkable tool for those looking to deepen their comprehension of Scripture with precision. This survey is an ideal guide for academic studies and personal devotional use.”
— Dr. Mark Zhakevich, Associate Professor of New Testament
Chairman, New Testament Department, The Master’s Seminary
 

“In this volume Nathan LeMaster provides the reader with a succinct but not simplistic survey of the synoptic gospels—Matthew, Mark and Luke—the book of Acts and all of the Johannine literature in the New Testament (Gospel of John, the three Epistles of John and Revelation). The Introduction contains a brief but very helpful historical and textual background of the New Testament. Since each New Testament book is surveyed as to structure, purpose, and themes, the reader is not only provided with a clear idea of the contents of each book, but a reference guide for comparison and analysis of the biblical theology of each book. The various “themes” highlighted in each chapter become a virtual “mini-biblical theology”; these themes are presented concisely and yet the reader will have a good grasp of the place and importance of each “theme” in the book being surveyed. Dr. LeMaster deals with the complex issues of chronology (e.g. as pertaining related to the life of Jesus) with succinct clarity, and he addresses a number of controversial issues in biblical theology (e.g., in his treatment of the biblical theology of the Book of the Revelation) without “getting lost in the weeds” of controversy. This book is well written and will be an exceptionally helpful book for all students of the Bible at all levels.”
— Dr. Kevin D. Zuber, Professor of Theology
Chairman, Theology Department, The Master’s Seminary

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