Introduction to the New Testament (BN8609A)

Content

This unit provides a general introduction to the New Testament. It introduces students to the literary forms, historical and cultural contexts and theological themes of the New Testament. Students will examine first century history (in and around the land of the New Testament), contemporary critical methodologies and the shaping of the New Testament canon. Students will study an overview of all books of the New Testament.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

Articles and lecture notes, video lectures and online discussion forums.

Indicative Bibliography

• Beale, G. K. and D. A. Carson, eds., Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. G.R.: Baker, 2007.
• Blomberg, Craig L. A Handbook of New Testament Exegesis. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2010.
• Blomberg, Richard L. New Testament History. Leicester: Apollos, 1997.
• Bock, D. L. and B. M. Fanning, Interpreting the New Testament Text. Wheaton: Crossway,2006.
• Brown, Robert K. and Comfort, Philip W., Editor: Douglas, J.D. The New Greek English Interlinear New Testament Translation. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1990.
• Burge, G. M., L. H. Cohick, and G. L. Green. The New Testament in Antiquity. G.R.: Zondervan, 2008.
• Drane, J. Introducing the New Testament. Oxford: Lion, 2010. (recommended for purchase)
• Elwell, W. A. and Yarbrough, R. W. Encountering the New Testament and Readings from the First-Century World [with CD-ROM]. G.R.: Baker, 2005.
• Evans, C. A. Ancient Texts for New Testament Studies: A Guide to the Background Literature. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2005.
• Holladay, Carl R. A Critical Introduction to the New Testament: Interpreting the Message and Meaning of Jesus Christ. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2005.
• Marshall, I. Howard. A Concise New Testament Theology. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008.
• Metzger, B. The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997.

Assessment