They then turn to the gospels, written after Paul’s letters, followed by the general epistles and Revelation, explaining the background, critical issues, important teachings, and contemporary applications for each.
Wright and Bird survey all of Paul’s letters, providing a compact commentary on each, while explaining contemporary scholarly discussions on Paul and his teachings. The next section explores the life and theology of Paul, who continues to unfold the significance of Jesus’ life and ministry, and applies these to the issues faced by the early churches.
This is followed by an in-depth study of Jesus’ inauguration of the kingdom of God through his life, ministry, death, and resurrection. Beginning with an overview of how to read the New Testament, the authors then survey its historical background to orient readers to the world of Jesus and the early church. Wright, along with prominent New Testament scholar Michael Bird, explores the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament with an emphasis on its relevance for Christians today. Wright draws on a lifetime of distinguished scholarship to provide a thorough overview of the New Testament for students, church leaders, and everyday Christians. In part 1, professors Wright and Bird will guide you through how to read the New Testament, the world of Jesus and the early church, approaches to studying the historical Jesus, the historical context of the death and resurrection of Jesus, and much more.In The New Testament In Its World acclaimed biblical scholar N. Bird, these lectures serve as your passageway from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians.
A companion to The New Testament in Its World by N. Unlike a traditional audiobook’s direct narration of a book’s text, The New Testament in Its World: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.Įnter the world of the New Testament. The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience.
Christian Nonfiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
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