This thoroughly researched textbook from well-respected scholar M. Eugene Boring presents a user-friendly introduction to the New Testament books. Boring approaches the New Testament as a historical document, one that requires using a hands-on, critical method. Moreover, he asserts that the New Testament is the church's book, in that it was written, selected, preserved, and transmitted by the church. Boring goes on to explore the historical foundation and formation of the New Testament within the context of pre-Christian Judaism and the world of Jesus and the early church. He then examines the individual books of the New Testament, providing helpful background information and methods for interpretation, and revealing the narrative substructure found within each of the Gospels and Letters.

This volume includes helpful illustrations, charts, notes, and suggestions for further reading. Sections are laid out in a well-organized manner to help students navigate the content more easily.

About the Author
M. Eugene Boring is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a coauthor of The People's New Testament, and the author of numerous books of New Testament Scholarship, including the best-selling Interpretation commentary on Revelation.

Reviews
"Boring combines a fundamental commitment to the biblical faith and an uncompromising dedication to historical-critical method. He avoids simplification of the complex issues, but presents his careful analysis with readable clarity. This Introduction will serve as a superb text for seminarians and a significant resource for seasoned scholars." --William Baird, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University



Book Information
ISBN 9780664255923
Author M. Eugene Boring
Format Paperback
Page Count 760
Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.