V. George Shillington is Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Theological Studies at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg. Publications (books): An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts (T & T Clark, 2007); On A Journey with God, (Springfield Publications, 2003), Reading the Sacred Text (T & T. Clark, 2002); 2 Corinthians (Herald Press, 1998). He has taught introductory courses to the New Testament for over thirty years, both at an undergraduate and a seminary level.

• 1. "No Text is an Island: Laying Claim to the New Testament" 2. "The Mainland: Macro-Context" 3. "Two Principal Figures: Jesus and Paul" 4. "New Testament Literature: An Overview" 5. "One in Three: The Synoptic Gospels" 6. "Jesus Reconfigured Theologically: The Johannine Writings" 7. "Second Volume of a Two-part Work: The Acts of the Apostles" 8. "Urban Centres of Paul's Missionary Letters" 9. "Paul's Thought in Mission: The Seven Undisputed Letters of Paul" 10. "Pauline Thought in Transition: Other Letters under Paul's Name" 11. "Post-Pauline Trajectories: Five Catholic Epistles" 12. "View from an Island: The Apocalypse of John" Bibliography Appendices Index

"A comprehensive and refreshing new introduction that invites readers to explore the texture of the New Testament by bringing both its contents and context to life. Attention to the historical, literary, religious and cultural context is balanced by a thorough and engaging approach to the New Testament literature itself. This book will become a staple in Introduction to New Testament courses - including my own - in universities, seminaries, and divinity schools." - Professor Adele Reinhartz, Classics and Religious Studies Department, University of Ottawa, Canada