The New Testament: Methods and Meanings

by Warren Carter and Amy-Jill Levine

Book Overview

In this concise, accessible book, Warren Carter and A.J. Levine introduce three aspects of New Testament study: the world of the text (plots, characters, setting, and themes), the world behind the text (the concerns, circumstances, and experiences of the early Christian communities), and the world in front of the text (the meaning for contemporary readers). As students engage the New Testament, they face a central issue that has confronted all students...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426741901
• ISBN13: 9781426741906
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 375 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"