By Mark Allan Powell
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.
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Invaluable Resource for Delving into the New Testament with Stunning Historical Artwork. I was captivated by the incredible photos depicting New Testament stories or themes from throughout history. I found myself reading five chapters before setting it down. One standout feature is its impartiality on issues viewed differently by various denominations. The inclusion of informative boxes with charts and lists enhances the narrative, making it an exceptional study aid.