Originally published in 1952, this book discusses the relevant historical facts and the main theories of the different theological schools on the literature of the New Testament. The opening chapters of the book are concerned with the background of Christianity, the Canon of the New Testament, the Pre-Literary Period, the Earliest Written Sources, and the Synoptic Problem. These are followed by chapters dealing whenever possible with the authorship, recipients, date and place of composition, sources, purpose, contents, characteristics and historical value of each of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament. There is also an introductory chapter on Paul's Epistles.

Reviews

Original reviews of New Testament Literature:

'Has chapters on the world of Christ's time, outlines of Greek philosophy and Roman thought, an account of the sources behind the gospels. It tells in simple, clear, non-technical language how, where, and why each book was written. It is excellently done and will be of great value...' John O' London's Weekly

'Lucid and orderly...For a trustworthy, readable account of the New Testament literature it cannot be bettered' Yorkshire Observer.

'...even the New Testament expert will find it a useful summary...' Expository Times.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032931692
Author T. Henshaw
Format Hardback
Page Count 448
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd