Encountering the New Testament
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Encountering the New Testament by Walter A Elwell
Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding.Now in its third edition, this award-winning textbook includes updated content and a new interior design. An accompanying website offers a wide array of resources for students and professors.
Other helpful features include:
- abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color
- sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material
- focus boxes isolatifng key issues
- chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries
- study questions
Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging.
Praise for Previous Editions
This is a beautifully produced, user-friendly book introducing students to the NT. --Peter Oakes, Journal for the Study of the New Testament
Encountering the New Testament is a highly commendable introduction to the study of the New Testament. The text provides a fine foundation upon which a professor in a classroom can build. --Robert W. Bernard, Southwestern Journal of Theology
Walter A. Elwell (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is emeritus professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College. He has edited numerous biblical reference works, including the Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible and the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology.
Robert W. Yarbrough (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary and coeditor of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series.
Robert W. Yarbrough (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary and coeditor of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801021565 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801021561 |
| Title | Encountering the New Testament |
| Author | Walter A Elwell |
| Series | Encountering Biblical Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1998-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Prizes | Winner of Gold Medallion Book Awards (Reference/Commentaries) 1999, Winner of Christianity Today Book Award (Top 25) 1999 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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