Chalice Introduction to the New Testament

Unlike many introductions that stop short of drawing theological conclusions, this unique text explicitly addresses theological issues for the church of the twenty-first century. Bringing together respected New Testament scholars, Chalice Introduction to the New Testament presents a variety of methods and approaches to biblical interpretation that include basic data, relevant social context, aspects of religious thought and institutions, literary features, organization, primary theological teachings, relevance for the church today, and a recommended bibliography. Essays are organized chronologically to best depict the development of early Christianity. Contributors are Ronald J. Allen, M. Eugene Boring, Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, Larry Paul Jones, Rodney L. Parrott, Nancy Claire Pittman, Dennis E. Smith, Richard E. Sturm, Bonnie Thurston, and Judith Hoch WraySmith, Dennis E. is the author of 'Chalice Introduction to the New Testament', published 2004 under ISBN 9780827204850 and ISBN 082720485X.