The New Testament by Stevan L Davies
This introductory text takes a secular approach to New Testament study. The book begins with a discussion of the differences between analytical and traditional church approaches. It maintains that students can learn to work with both and not feel that they must sacrifice one for the other. Davies does not presuppose students' knowledge of biblical text or points of view, and he carefully explains topics such as how New Testament authors selected, edited and embellished sources to address concerns raised by their various communities. His clear and concise style enables students time to read both the book and the biblical text in depth.Stevan Davies is a religious studies professor at Misericordia University who has spent over thirty years researching non-canonical gospels and actions. The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated and Explained, The Hidden Book of John: The Gnostic Gospel--Annotated and Explained (both SkyLight Paths), and The Rebellion of the Widows: The Social World of the Apocryphal Acts (all SkyLight Paths) are some of his works. New Testament Foundations and Jesus the Healer: Possession, Trance, and the Origins of Christianity are two of his publications about the canonical Christian texts. His website (http://users.misericordia.edu/davies/thomas/Thomas.html) is one of the most comprehensive online resources for the Gospel of Thomas.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781598150360 |
| ISBN 10 | 1598150367 |
| Title | The New Testament |
| Author | Stevan L Davies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Polebridge Press |
| Year published | 2011-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 396 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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