The New Testament: A Student's Introduction https://www.mheducation.com/cover-images/Jpeg_400-high/0078119138.jpeg 8 9780078119132 The New Testament 8e is designed for undergraduates beginning their first systematic study of the Christian Greek Scriptures. This introductory text familiarizes readers with the contents and major themes of the New Testament and acquaints them with the goals and methods of important Biblical scholarship. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
The New Testament: A Student's Introduction

The New Testament: A Student's Introduction

8th Edition
By Stephen Harris
ISBN10: 0078119138
ISBN13: 9780078119132
Copyright: 2015
09780078119132

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Harris, The New Testament 8e

Part I- AN INVITATION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT

1: An Overview of the New Testament

2. How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to Us

Part II- THE THREE WORLDS IN WHICH CHRISTIANITY ORIGINATED

3: The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism

4: The World of Greek Thought and Culture

5: The World of Roman Political Power

Part III- DIVERSE PORTRAITS OF JESUS

6: The Gospels

7: Mark's Portrait of Jesus

8: Matthew's Portrait of Jesus

9: Luke's Portrait of Jesus

10: John's Reinterpretation of Jesus

11: The Continuing Quest for the Historical Jesus

Part IV- THE ACCOUNT OF THE EARLY CHURCH

12: The Book of Acts

Part V- PAUL AND THE PAULINE TRADITION

13: Paul

14: Unity, Freedom, and Christ's Return

15: Freedom from Law and Justification by Faith

16: Letters from Prison

17: Continuing the Pauline Tradition

Part VI- GENERAL LETTERS AND SOME VISIONS OF END TIME

18: General Letters on Faith and Behavior

19: Continuing the Apocalyptic Hope

20: Outside the Canon Other Early Christian Literature

About the Author

Stephen Harris

Stephen L. Harris is Professor Emeritus of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento, where he served ten years as department chair. A Woodrow Wilson Fellow, he received his M.A. and Ph.D. from Cornell University. A member of the Society of Biblical Literature, his publications include Understanding the Bible (8th edition, 2011); The Old Testament: An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (with Robert Platzner); Classical Mythology: Images and Insights (with Gloria Platzner); Exploring the Bible; and Fire Mountains of the West: The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes, a survey of volcanic hazards on the U.S. Pacific Coast; and for National Geographic Books, Restless Earth, a study of global earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. He contributed the chapter on “Archaeology and Volcanism” to the Encyclopedia of Volcanoes (Academic Press, 2000).

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