The New Testament 8e is designed for undergraduates beginning their first systematic study of the Christian Greek Scriptures. This introductory text familiarizes readers with the contents and major themes of the New Testament and acquaints them with the goals and methods of important Biblical scholarship.

Part I- AN INVITATION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT1: An Overview of the New Testament2. How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to UsPart II- THE THREE WORLDS IN WHICH CHRISTIANITY ORIGINATED3: The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism4: The World of Greek Thought and Culture5: The World of Roman Political PowerPart III- DIVERSE PORTRAITS OF JESUS6: The Gospels7: Mark' Portrait of Jesus8: Matthew' Portrait of Jesus9: Luke' Portrait of Jesus10: John' Reinterpretation of Jesus11: The Continuing Quest for the Historical JesusPart IV- THE ACCOUNT OF THE EARLY CHURCH12: The Book of ActsPart V- PAUL AND THE PAULINE TRADITION13: Paul14: Unity, Freedom, and Christ' Return15: Freedom from Law and Justification by Faith16: Letters from Prison17: Continuing the Pauline TraditionPart VI- GENERAL LETTERS AND SOME VISIONS OF END TIME18: General Letters on Faith and Behavior19: Continuing the Apocalyptic Hope20: Outside the Canon Other Early Christian Literature