This course seeks to introduce the content of the books of the NT with a view to providing a basis for further reading and study. The primary focus will be on the message of each book within its particular historical-cultural setting, with some attention being given to its contribution to the theology of the NT as a whole. Selected critical issues will be dealt with on occasion. Lectures include:

Introduction and Backgrounds

Literature of Judaism; Text/Canon; Introduction to the Gospels

The Synoptic Problem; The Mission and Message of Jesus

Mark; Matthew

Luke; Acts

Paul; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1 Corinthians

1-2 Corinthians; Galatians

Romans

Colossians; Ephesians; Philemon

Philippians; The Pastoral Epistles; Hebrews

James; 1-2 Peter; Jude

The Gospel and Epistles of John; Revelation

Rikk E. Watts

Buku audio

Suara