{"product_id":"the-essence-of-the-new-testament-a-survey","title":"The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey","description":"The Essence of the New Testament, Second Edition surveys the books of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation. Drawing on decades of scholarly research and classroom teaching, the authors provide a practical, readable, and insightful introduction to the second major division of the Christian biblical canon.\nThis new edition contains new information about the emergence of an early Christian canon, the significance of Second Temple Judaism for New Testament study, an overview of tools for New Testament research, an introduction to Jesus studies, and a synopsis of the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament.\n\nOther beneficial features for students and instructors include:\n· More than 150 full-color photographs, maps, illustrations, and charts\n· Introductions to each New Testament book, including background, outline, message, and theological significance\n· Introductory chapters on how we got the New Testament, principles of interpretation, the intertestamental period, and the Synoptic problem\n· Sidebars focusing on significant topics and Greek word studies for English readers\n· Study questions and recommended further reading\n\nEditors Elmer L. Towns and Ben Gutierrez draw from their years of teaching experience to provide a time-tested New Testament overview written at the college level, yet also appropriate for pastors, scholars, and laypeople. They combine the finest evangelical scholarship with a passion to open windows of spiritual and practical insight into the biblical text.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1433644908\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.1433644908.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Towns, Elmer L.|Gutierrez, Ben\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367611412785,"sku":"GBV.1433644908.A","price":17.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/1433644908-0.jpg?v=1789766718","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/the-essence-of-the-new-testament-a-survey","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}