Entering the World of the New Testament (BN8000Y)

Tuesday, 6pm Week 1: General introduction to the course Week 2: The World and literature of the New Testament Week 3: The development of the Gospels Week 4: Biblical exegesis—reading the text Week 5: The Gospel of Mark—an overview Week 6: The Gospel of Matthew—an overview Week 7: Luke-Acts—an overview Week 8: Particular themes from the synoptic Gospels Week 9: Johannine literature Week 10: Paul and the Pauline letters Week 11: Some thoughts on and insights into the book of Revelation Week 12: Revision, students' presentations, and concluding remarks.

Perkins, Pheme. Reading the New Testament. 3rd ed. Revised and Updated. New York: Paulist, 2012. (recommended for purchase, available through Amazon or Book Depository)

• Boring, Eugene. An Introduction to the New Testament: History, Literature, Theology. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2012. Holladay, Carl R. A Critical Introduction to the New Testament. Interpreting the Message and Meaning of Jesus Christ. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2005.