Now in its 8th edition, Anatomy of the New Testament is one of the most trust-worthy and enduring introductory textbooks of its kind. Its authors bring literary and historical approaches to the New Testament together, offering a comprehensive and accessible approach that appeals to students at all levels. Visually appealing and well-designed this compact edition has been designed for today's student, and is illustrated with engaging images, refreshed maps, and updated bibliographies that make the textbook enjoyable to read and easy to teach.The stand-out pedagogical features have been updated as well, updated for new advances in biblical scholarship and the needs of today's student: Have You Learned it? Offering questions for analysis and reflection; What Do They Mean? Presenting definitions for key terms to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking.
C. Clifton Black, the author of the Introduction, Commentary, and Reflections on the First, Second, and Third Letters of John, is Otto A. Piper Professor of Biblical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. His other works include The Disciples According to Mark: Markan Redaction in Current Debate and Mark: Images of an Apostolic Interpreter. He is also the co-editor of Exploring the Gospel of John in Honor of D. Moody Smith and a founding editor of the New Testament Library. D. Moody Smith is George Washington Ivey Professor Emeritus of New Testament at The Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Robert A. Spivey is Professor Emeritus, Florida State University.
CONTENTS List of Sidebars and Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Prologue: The Nature of the New Testament 1. The World of the New Testament PART ONE: THE GOSPELS 2. Introduction to the Gospels 3. Mark: The Gospel of Suffering 4. Matthew: The Gospel of Obedience 5. Luke: The Gospel of Witnessing 6. John: The Gospel of Jesus' Glory PART TWO: OTHER CHURCH WRITINGS 7. Acts: Mission and Witness 8. Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles 9. Romans: The Righteousness of God 10. Deutero-Pauline Letters: The Emerging Church 11. The Catholic Epistles: Faith and Order 12. Other Apostolic Writings: Vision and Discipline Epilogue: Jesus the Messiah Glossary Name and Subject Index Biblical Index
"This 'golden anniversary' edition is a rare diamond." --R. Alan Culpepper, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University "This critical, up-to-date, balanced study is an ideal introduction for undergraduate or divinity students, Christian and non-Christian alike." --Amy-Jill Levine, Vanderbilt University Divinity School "An excellent book that ought to make any reader eager to study the New Testament." --Morna D. Hooker, University of Cambridge "Anatomy of the New Testament by Robert Spivey, D. Moody Smith, and C. Clifton Black, has been a 'classic' in the field. This latest update continues the high standards of the volume, presenting an informed and sensitive critical introduction to the New Testament in a clear and accessible fashion, particularly suited for students coming to the text for the first time. Carefully chosen illustrations, thoughtful summaries, and well-designed questions for review make this a very useful teaching tool." --Harold W. Attridge, Yale University
