Encountering the New Testament – A Historical and Theological Survey

Walter A. Elwell (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor emeritus of New Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois, where he taught for twenty-seven years and served as dean. He has written or edited numerous books, reference works, and articles.Robert W. Yarbrough (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He lectures internationally and is the author, editor, or translator of numerous books, articles, and reviews.

• ContentsTo the ProfessorTo the Student1. Why Study the New Testament?Part 1: Encountering Jesus and the Gospels2. The Middle East in the Days of Jesus3. The Gospel and the Four Gospels4. The Gospel of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come!5. The Gospel of Mark: Son of God,Servant of All6. The Gospel of Luke: A Savior forAll People7. The Gospel of John: Eternal Lifethrough His Name8. Man from Galilee: The Life of Jesus Christ9. Lord, Teach Us: The TeachingMinistry of Jesus Christ10. Modern Approaches to the NewTestament: Historical Criticismand Hermeneutics11. The Modern Study of the Gospels12. The Modern Search for JesusPart 2: Encountering Acts and theEarliest Church13. The World and Identity of theEarliest Church14. Acts 1-7: The Earliest Days of the Church15. Acts 8-12: Salvation for Both Jew and Gentile16. Acts 13-28: The Light of Christ to the Ends of the EarthPart 3: Encountering Paul and HisEpistles17. All Things to All People: Life andTeachings of the Apostle Paul18. Romans: Right with God19. Corinthians and Galatians:Apostolic Counsel for Confused Churches20. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: Lettersfrom Prison21. Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus: A Legacy of FaithfulnessPart 4: Encountering the GeneralEpistles and the Apocalypse22. Hebrews and James: Maintaining Full Commitment to Christ23. Peter, John, and Jude: A Call toFaith, Hope, and Love24. Revelation: God Is in Control!Epilogue: Matters to PonderGlossaryIndexes