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Encountering the New Testament : A Historical and Theological Survey

by: Elwell, Walter A., and Robert W. Yarbrough

Encountering the New Testament : A Historical and Theological Survey

by: Elwell, Walter A., and Robert W. Yarbrough

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9780801028069
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080102806X
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 03/01/2005
Publisher: BAKER BOOK HOUSE
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Summary

This highly readable survey is designed to make studying the New Testament less daunting and more rewarding. The second edition has been updated throughout, including the CD-ROM, which has been thoroughly revised to increase its value to students. Book jacket.

Preface

(2)

To the Professor

(2)

To the Student

(2)

Abbreviations

(2)

Why Study the New Testament?

(20)

Outline

Objectives

The Bible: A High Stakes Book

Old and New Testaments

Why Study the New Testament?

It Mediates God's Presence --- and with It, Truth

It Is of Ultimate Personal Significance

It Is Foundational to Cultural Literacy

Why These Twenty-Seven Books?

Old Testament Precedent for a Canon

The Divine Authorship of the New Testament: Inspiration

Recognition of the Canon in the Church

The Integrity of the New Testament Text

Wealth of Evidence

Brief Time Lapse

Versions and Fathers

So Many Translations!

Why Study the New Testament?

To Avoid the Tyranny of Preformed Personal Opinion

To Avoid Misguided Reliance on the Holy Spirit

To Enable Historical-Theological Interpretation

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

PART 1 Encountering Jesus and the Gospels

The Middle East in the Days of Jesus

(30)

Outline

Objectives

The Land of Palestine

The History of Palestine from the Return to the Destruction of Jerusalem

The Maccabean/Hasmonean Period (166--63 B.C.)

The Domination of Rome (63 B.C.--A.D. 70)

The Rule of Herod the Great (37--4 B.C.)

The Rule of Herod's Descendants (4 B.C.--A.D. 66)

Archelaus (4 B.C.--A.D. 6)

Philip (4 B.C.--A.D. 34)

Antipas (4 B.C.--A.D. 39)

Herod Agrippa I and II (A.D. 37--66)

The Jewish War and Destruction of Jerusalem (A.D. 66--70)

Jewish Religion in Jesus' Day

The Unifying Factors in Judaism

Religious Groups

Pharisees

Sadducees

Essenes

Zealots

The Apocalyptic Movement

Other Groups in Palestine

The Samaritans

The Literature of the Jews

The Old Testament

The Old Testament Apocrypha

The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Rabbinic Writings

Other Writings

Conclusion

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

The Gospel and the Four Gospels

(8)

Outline

Objectives

The Content of the Message

The Growing Body of Material

The Distinctive Gospel Form

Why the Gospels Were Written

The Trustworthiness of the Gospels

Summary

Key Terms

Key Person

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

The Gospel of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come!

(10)

Outline

Objectives

Author

Date

Place of Writing

Outline

Purpose and Characteristics

Jesus the Fulfillment of God's Intention

Jesus the Savior of Israel and the World

Jesus the Supreme Authority

Jesus the Teacher, Preacher, and Healer

The Followers of Jesus and the Church

Critical Issues

Conclusion

Summary

Key Term

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

The Gospel of Mark: Son of God, Servant of All

(10)

Outline

Objectives

Author

Date

Place of Writing

Outline

Purpose and Characteristics

The Supernatural Nature of Jesus

The Unfolding Mystery of Jesus' Divine Sonship

The People's Confirming Reactions

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

The Ministry of Jesus as Servant

Be Silent!

Critical Issues

Conclusion

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

The Gospel of Luke: A Savior for All People

(10)

Outline

Objectives

Author

Date

Place of Writing

Outline

Purpose and Characteristics

God's Universal Work

Jesus as Savior of the World

Events of Jesus' Early Life

The Place of Women in Jesus' Ministry

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Critical Issues

Conclusion

Summary

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

The Gospel of John: Eternal Life through His Name

107

(10)

Outline

Objectives

Author

Date and Place of Writing

Outline

Purpose and Characteristics

In the Beginning Was the Word

Jesus' Divine Qualities and Essence

Jesus as Unique Divine Messenger

Jesus' Fulfillment of Israel's and All Humanity's Hopes and Needs

The Word Became Flesh

The Principle of Faith

Other Themes in John

Critical Issues

Conclusion

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Man from Galilee: The Life of Jesus Christ

117

(20)

Outline

Objectives

The Gospels and the Life of Jesus

Outline of Jesus' Life

Jesus' Birth and Youth (6 B.C.-A.D. 26)

The Beginning of Jesus' Public Ministry (A.D. 26--27)

The Galilean Ministry (A.D. 27--29)

Jesus' Travels outside Galilee (A.D. 29)

The Perean and Judean Ministry (A.D. 29--30)

Jesus' Last Days on Earth and Crucifixion (April A.D. 30)

The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus (April--June A.D. 30)

The True Meaning of Jesus of Nazareth

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Lord, Teach Us: The Teaching Ministry of Jesus Christ

137

(16)

Outline

Objectives

How to Understand Jesus

Jesus the Preacher

Jesus' Use of Language

The Form of Jesus' Message

Jesus and His Message

The Teaching of Jesus

God, the Kingdom of God, and Jesus' Relation to the Kingdom

The Uniqueness of Jesus

Jesus' Special Relation to God

Jesus' Special Relation to Other Human Beings

Jesus' Sense of Mission

Human Life, Human Sinfulness, and God

The End of the Age, the Second Coming, and the Life to Come

Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Modern Approaches to the New Testament: Historical Criticism and Hermeneutics

153

(16)

Outline

Objectives

Two Ways of Reading the New Testament

The Necessity of Criticism

Roots of Historical Criticism

Contribution and Limitations of Historical Criticism

The Promise of Hermeneutics

Conditions

Methods

Aims

Invitation to Further Hermeneutical Study

Summary

Key Terms

Key Place

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

The Modern Study of the Gospels

169

(12)

Outline

Objectives

The Rise of Source Criticism

The Rise of Form Criticism

The Rise of Redaction Criticism

The Current Situation

Summary

Key Terms

Key People

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

The Modern Search for Jesus

181

(12)

Outline

Objectives

The Search for the Real Jesus

A Brief History of the Search

The Current Situation

The Search for the Real Words of Jesus

A Brief Look at the Search

The Criteria Used to Find Jesus' Real Words

A Positive Approach to the Problem

Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

PART 2 Encountering Acts and the Earliest Church

The World and Identity of the Earliest Church

193

(16)

Outline

Objectives

The Reality of Empire

Hellenistic Civilization

Religions and Philosophies

The Early Christians: New People in Christ

How Early Christians Saw Themselves

What Early Christians Believed

The Uniqueness of Jesus

The Decisive Fact of Jesus' Death and Resurrection

Conclusion

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Acts 1--7: The Earliest Days of the Church

209

(14)

Outline

Objectives

Acts: Volume 2 of Luke

Author and Purpose

Date

Title

Characteristics and Importance

Literary Features and Structure

How to Interpret Acts

Outline of Acts 1--7 Initial Witness to Christ in and around Jerusalem (1:1--2:47)

Jesus' Legacy (1:1--11)

The First Christian Pentecost (1:12--2:47)

Days of Preparation

Pointed Message, Dramatic Response

Common Life

Spreading the Message, Gathering Opposition (3:1--7:60)

Miracles and Message

Christian Community

Conflict

Summary

Key Term

Key People

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Acts 8--12: Salvation for Both Jew and Gentile

223

(14)

Outline

Objectives

Outline of Acts 8--12

Perspective of Acts 8--12

Minor Figures: Ten More Who Believed

Philip (8:5--13, 26--40)

The Ethiopian Eunuch (8:26--40)

Ananias (9:10--19)

Aeneas (9:33--35)

Tabitha (9:36--42)

Simon the Tanner (9:43; 10:6, 17, 32)

Cornelius (10:1--11:18)

Barnabas (11:22--30)

Agabus (11:28)

James, Brother of John (12:2)

Two Who Disbelieved

Simon the Sorcerer (8:9--25)

Herod Agrippa I (12:1--23)

Major Figures

John (8:14--25)

Peter (8:14--25; 9:32--43; 10:1--11:18; 12:3--18)

Saul (8:1--3; 9:1--31; 11:25--30; 12:25)

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Acts 13--28: The Light of Christ to the Ends of the Earth

237

(16)

Outline

Objectives

Outline of Acts 13--28

First Missionary Journey (13:1--14:28)

The Jerusalem Council (15:1--35)

Second Missionary Journey (15:36--18:22)

Third Missionary Journey (18:23--21:15)

Arrest in Jerusalem and Imprisonment in Caesarea (21:15--26:32)

Voyage to Rome (27:1--28:10)

Ministry at Rome (28:11--31)

Conclusion

Summary

Key Term

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

PART 3 Encountering Paul and His Epistles

All Things to All People: Life and Teachings of the Apostle Paul

253

(20)

Outline

Objectives

Brief Overview of the Life of Paul

Missionary Journeys and Paul's Letters

Which Letters Did Paul Write?

Paul and Jesus

Paul's Teaching about God

Evil and the Human Dilemma

Paul and the Law

Children of Abraham, Children of God: Paul's View of the People of God

Revelation and Scripture

Messiah

Redemption

The Cross

Resurrection

The Church

Ethics

Last Things

Conclusion

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Romans: Right with God

273

(14)

Outline

Objectives

Gospels---Acts---Epistles

Why Wade through Romans?

The City of Rome and Christianity

The Occasion and Purpose of Romans

Outline

The Argument of Romans

Introduction (1:1--18)

Diagnosis (1:19--3:20)

Prognosis I: Justified by Faith in Jesus Christ (3:21--8:17)

Prognosis II: Redeemed by Grace (8:18--11:36)

Prescription (12:1--15:13)

Conclusion (15:14--16:27)

The Importance of Romans

Critical Issues

Summary

Key Terms

Key Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Corinthians and Galatians: Apostolic Counsel for Confused Churches

287

(20)

Outline

Objectives

First and Second Corinthians

The City of Corinth

Founding of Christianity in Corinth

Letters to and from Corinth

First Corinthians

Author, Date, Place of Writing

Why Paul Wrote

Outline

Message

Specific Issues

Critical Issues

Second Corinthians

Setting and Purpose

Outline

Message

Apostolic Authority

The Jerusalem Collection

Critical Issues

Galatians

South Galatia or North Galatia?

Outline

Purpose

True and False Gospel

Misguided Leadership

Grace and Law

Positive Ethic

Critical Issues

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: Letters from Prison

307

(20)

Outline

Objectives

Ephesians

Introduction

The City of Ephesus

Outline

Purpose

Declarations and Exhortations

Critical Issues

Philippians

Introduction

The Town of Philippi

Outline

Purpose

Enemies of the Gospel

Christology

Critical Issues

Colossians

Introduction

The Town of Colossae

Outline

Setting and Purpose

Message

Implications of Christ's Supremacy

Critical Issues

Philemon

Introduction

Outline

Purpose

Literary and Historical Questions

Practical Lessons

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus: A Legacy of Faithfulness

327

(20)

Outline

Objectives

First and Second Thessalonians

Introduction

The City of Thessalonica

Origin of 1 and 2 Thessalonians

First Thessalonians

Outline

Purpose and Message

God-Focus at Thessalonica

Second Thessalonians

Outline

Purpose and Message

Critical Issues

First Timothy, Second Timothy, Titus

Fourth Missionary Journey and Authorship

First Timothy

Outline

Occasion for Writing and Message

Second Timothy

Outline

Occasion for Writing and Message

Titus

Outline

Occasion for Writing and Message

The Wisdom of the Pastoral Epistles

Critical Issues

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

PART 4 Encountering the General Epistles and the Apocalypse

Hebrews and James: Maintaining Full Commitment to Christ

347

(14)

Outline

Objectives

The General Epistles Hebrews: Sermonic Epistle

The Mystery of Hebrews' Authorship

Date, Recipients, Purpose, and Genre

Outline

Focal Points

Down with the Old Testament?

Exhortation

Critical Issues

James: Epistle of Straw?

Author, Date, Recipients, and Purpose

Outline

James's Prophetic Wisdom

James and Jesus

Critical Issues

Summary

Key Terms

Key Person/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Peter, John, and Jude: A Call to Faith, Hope, and Love

361

(14)

Outline

Objectives

The Letters of Peter

First Peter

Outline

The Comfort and Encouragement of Christ

The Glory of Salvation

The Believer as Pilgrim

Following Christ

Second Peter

Outline

Purpose and Teaching

The Epistles of John

Author

First John

Outline

Purpose and Teaching

Second John

Outline

Purpose and Teaching

Third John

Outline

Purpose and Teaching

Jude

Outline

Purpose and Teaching

General Epistle Summary

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Revelation: God Is in Control!

375

(12)

Outline

Objectives

Author and Date

Outline

Theories of Interpretation

The Teachings of Revelation

God

The Son of God

The People of God

Eschatology

Summary

Key Terms

Key People/Places

Review Questions

Study Questions

Further Reading

Epilogue: Matters to Ponder

387

(8)

Outline

Objectives

The New Testament Story: Over But Not Ended

The Legacy of the Apostolic Age

Old Testament Roots

Balanced Vision

Empowering Example

Basis for Reflection and Action

Unfinished Business

Contextualization

Church and Culture

Gospel and Society

Keeping Faith Fresh

Great Awakening?

Summary

Review Questions

Study Questions

Glossary

395

(12)

Answers to Review Questions

407

(2)

Notes

409

(12)

Scripture Index

421

(14)

Name Index

435

(4)

Subject Index

439

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