Reading the New Testament for the first time
By: Ronald J. Allen
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Company; Eerdmans; William B. Eerdmans Pub.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9780802867353
Subjects: Introductions; Bible
Description: The purpose of this book is to introduce the New Testament to those who have never read it. Ronald Allen offers an elementary guide to the New Testament's world, its story, and its message. --from publisher description
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What will I find when I open the Bible? basic facts; title: World of the New testament; title: Content of the New Testament:; title: Mini-surveys; title: Story of Jesus; title: Early church before paul; title: Paul: apostle to the gentiles; title: Letters of paul; title: Gospels; title: Letters of Paul's disciples; title: Other New Testament writings; title: Some big ideas in and around the New Testament; title: Some of the most famous passages in the New Testament; title: Using the New Testament in the church today; title: Choosing a translation of the New Testament; title: Resources for further study; title: Plans for reading through the entire New Testament; title: Names New Testament and Old Testament.