| Title | : | The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey |
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| ISBN | : | 1433677059 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781433677052 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 |
| Publication | : | First published July 1, 2012 |
This uniquely illustrated, full-color volume features book introductions, background studies, outlines, surveys, theological concepts, practical applications, study questions, and helpful word studies.
Editors Elmer Towns and Ben Gutierrez draw from their lives as teachers to provide a well tested and proven New Testament overview written at the collegiate level, yet appropriate for pastors, scholars, and laymen alike. They represent the finest evangelical scholarship along with a passion to open windows of spiritual and practical insight into the biblical text.
This exciting new survey of the Scriptures highlights the key elements of the New Testament. The history, archaeology, and wisdom of the biblical world are revealed with an eye on the application of their moral principles, theological insights, and practical application to today’s world.
The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey Reviews
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Required read for my bible class 'new testament survey'
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This is a great resource if you want to study the history of the New Testament. I read it for a New Testament class that I took on the University level.
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Basic survey of the inception of the New Testament and its contents
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GOODE
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“The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey” by Elmer Towns and Ben Gutierrez is similar and companion volume to “The Essence of the Old Testament:A Survey” by Hindson and Yates. It too is aimed at beginning undergraduate students and serious laymen and continues B & H Academic’s reputation for premier surveys.
There are three chapters on introductory matters. The first two cover textual issues and New Testament interpretation respectively. The chapter on “The History Between the Testaments” sets the New Testament in perspective. While I prefer the design in its OT counterpart better, this is still acceptable. I would have also preferred a more broad approach on the Gospels than just focusing on the Synoptic Problem.
The real value in this volume is the chapters on the individual books of the New Testament. They are well done and include fine pictures, maps, charts, and content.
I highly recommend this survey, and think it even a better idea to grab its OT counterpart at the same time to have an outstanding set.
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A friend in college recommended this book to me (she had to read it for one of her classes). She said it was very factual and helpful for her. So I gave it a shot. I wasn't expecting much but I actually learned a lot from this book. There were a lot of facts and details that I never knew before. It was a nice read.
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Great thorough survey of the New Testament. I read it for a college class, and it was very informative, easy to read and understand, detailed without being too detailed. I highly recommend this as a basic textbook on the books of the New Testament.
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Fantastic
I bought this book to study for a college exam and couldn't put it down. It absolutely strengthened my faith and presented many opposing views in a logical and unbiased fashion. -
Even though this book was for a class I was taking, I enjoyed it immensely. There is a lot of information packed into it.
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Mandatory Reading for College Course
The essence of this book is comparable to the notes in a decent study Bible. It was what one would expect for a New Testament survey course. -
Read for a college class - helpful with understanding the New Testament.
