Powell, Mark Allan, 1953-

Introducing the New Testament : a historical, literary, and theological survey / Mark Allan Powell. - Second edition. - 591 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This lively, engaging introduction to the New Testament is critical yet faith-friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids, including sidebars, maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. The full-color interior features art from around the world that illustrates the New Testament's impact on history and culture. The first edition has been well received (over 60,000 copies sold). This new edition has been thoroughly revised in response to professor feedback and features an updated interior design. It offers expanded coverage of the New Testament world in a new chapter on Jewish backgrounds, features dozens of new works of fine art from around the world, and provides extensive new online material for students and professors available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources. -- !c From publisher's description.

9780801099601 0801099609

2017046791

GBB8A3213 bnb

018892652 Uk


Bible.--New Testament--Introductions.

BS2330.3 / .P67 2018

225.6/1