a historical and theological survey Elwell, Walter A. creator Yarbrough, Robert W. text bibliography miu 2005 Second edition. monographic eng

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446 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) Why study the New Testament? -- ENCOUNTERING JESUS AND THE GOSPELS -- The middle east in the days of Jesus -- The Gospel and the four gospels -- The gospel of Matthew: The messiah has come! -- The gospel of Mark: Son of God, servant of all -- The gospel of Luke: A savior for all people -- The gospel of John: Eternal life through His name -- Man from Galilee: The life of Jesus Christ -- Lord teach us: The teaching ministry of Jesus Christ -- Modern approaches to the New Testament: Historical criticism and hermeneutics -- The modern study of the gospels -- The modern search for Jesus -- ENCOUNTERING ACTS AND THE EARLIEST CHURCH -- The world and identity of the earliest church -- Acts1-7: The earliest days of the church -- Acts 8-12: Salvation for both Jew and Gentile -- Acts 13-28: The light of Christ to the ends of the Earth -- ENCOUNTERING PAUL AND HIS EPISTLES -- All things to all people: Life and teachings of the apostle Paul -- Romans: Right with God -- Corinthians and Galatians: Apostolic counsel for confused churches -- Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: Letters from prison -- Thessalonians, Timothy and Titus: A legacy of faithfulness -- ENCOUNTERING THE GENERAL EPISTLES AND THE APOCALYPSE -- Hebrews and James: Maintaining full commitment to Christ -- Peter, John and Jude: A call to faith, hope and love -- Revelation: God is in control! -- Epilogue: Matters to ponder. Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Designed for Windows XP; compatible with older versions of Windows; version 2.0. Introductions BS2330.3 .E59 2005 225.61 ELW 080102806X 9780801028069 0801031117 9780801031113 2004054581 DLC 040707 20230831130403.0 55955660 eng