An introduction to the New Testament
By: by Raymond E. Brown.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The Anchor Bible reference library
Publisher: Doubleday
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 878
Subjects: Bible. N.T. -- Introductions; Bible. N.T. -- Theology; Bible. N.T. -- Canon
Description: From the experience of a lifetime of scholarship, preaching, teaching, and writing, Raymond E. Brown covers the entire scope of the New Testament with ease and clarity. He walks readers book by book through the basic content and issues of the New Testament.

While a wealth of information is contained in these pages, the work's most impressive features are the basic summaries of each book, a historical overview of the ancient Greco-Roman world, discussions of key theological issues, and the rich supplementary materials, such as illustrative tables, maps, bibliographies, and appendixes.

Using this basic data, Brown answers questions raised by today's readers, relates the New Testament to our modern world, and responds to controversial issues, such as those raised by the Jesus Seminar.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.