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A Popular Survey of the New Testament Kindle Edition

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Understanding the New Testament is a daunting but exciting task. Our world is so different from that of the first century. Yet it is important to understand the context and content of the New Testament if we are to be faithful followers. Now in paper, this survey addresses the who, what, where, when, why, and how questions that readers of the Bible may have, such as: How can we tell if what is written in the New Testament is true history or just mythology? When were these books written and why? and What can today's believers get out of letters addressed to people who lived two millennia ago? Written in an easy, informal style, this survey is accessible and enjoyable to anyone who wants to better understand the New Testament.

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Of the making of New Testament studies there is no end, so readers may rightly wonder why yet another manual is needed. Does this volume offer insights not easily available elsewhere? Geisler, dean of Southern Evangelical Seminary and Bible College, and author of more than 70 books dealing with the Bible and Christianity, gathers decades of findings of New Testament scholars into a truly accessible and readable overview, aimed at readers at all levels. Beginning with a fine explanation of the various critical methodologies used in analyzing the scriptural record, he then treats each book in the New Testament, addressing questions about authorship, the date of writing and the book's intended audience, and a clear explanation of the content of each book. Several appendixes bring Geisler's study to a close, including a list of keywords in the New Testament and a harmonization of miracles in the various gospels. Numerous charts and full-color photos enhance the presentation, making the book an excellent choice for course adoption. Geisler thinks even beginning students can appreciate and understand the canon and demonstrates beautifully the simplicity and consistency of these writings. This is a book worth owning. (Dec.)
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Uncovering the content, structure, and teachings of the New Testament

Understanding the New Testament is a daunting but exciting task. Our world is so different from that of the first century. The dress, travel, vocation, and custom of biblical characters are all foreign to us. Yet it is important to understand the context and content of the New Testament if we are to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

A Popular Survey of the New Testament is designed to help ordinary people enrich their understanding of New Testament people and events. It addresses many questions that readers of the Bible may have, such as:

· Who wrote the books of the New Testament and to whom were they writing?
· When were these books written and why?
· How can a warning about first-century Gnostics help Christians today?
· What can today's believers get out of a letter about a slave returning to his master?
· How can we understand difficult passages in the New Testament?

Written in an easy, informal style, this survey is accessible and enjoyable to anyone who wants to better understand the New Testament.

Norman L. Geisler (PhD, Loyola University of Chicago) has taught at top evangelical colleges and seminaries for over fifty years and is distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at Veritas Evangelical Seminary in Murrieta, California. He is the author of over eighty books, including Christian Apologetics, Christian Ethics, and Systematic Theology. Learn more at www.normgeisler.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MMETTE0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baker Books; Reprint edition (September 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
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Norman L. Geisler (PhD, Loyola University) taught theology, philosophy, and apologetics on the college or graduate level for over 50 years. He served as a professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Liberty University. He was the co-founder of both Southern Evangelical Seminary and Veritas Evangelical Seminary (now Veritas International University). He was the Chancellor of Veritas International University and Distinguished Professor of Apologetics, and was President Emeritus of Southern Evangelical Seminary and Distinguished Senior Professor of Theology and Apologetics.

He is the author/coauthor of more than 100 books including I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True, The Big Book of Apologetics, Baker's Encyclopedia of Apologetics, When Skeptics Ask, When Critics Ask, From God to Us, A History of Western Philosophy, Defending Inerrancy, Systematic Theology, If God Why Evil, Philosophy of Religion, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Inerrancy.

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Customers find the book informative and easy to read. They appreciate the references and how it spans different levels of understanding. The book provides a good background and main points for each book of the New Testament, with a systematic presentation under relevant headings.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
    Used by my instructor as text for a Bible course on the NT. Deep dive into each book. Good study.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
    This is a great book to have for class,and bible study. It gives you a summary of each book of the New Testaments in the Bible.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
    Great book to provide a geographical and historical framework and structure to prepare the reader to dive into the content
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023
    This book has a wealth of information and is extremely helpful in understanding the NT better. I highly recommend it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2009
    "Popular Survey of the New Testament" by Norman L. Geisler is the text book for a course that I am taking called New Testament Survey. I had never envisioned the New Testament in the way that Dr. Geisler does. I understood that it was about Christ's life on earth and of his ministry, and teachings but so much more has been revealed through this study. The book gives a firm historic foundation as well as interpretation of scriptures which are insightful as well as intriguing. If you want to know more about the New Testament Scriptures, Jesus'life, mission, and where we fit in all this, please read this book and follow along with the bible readings. It will be a true eye opener for you, and I hope a life changing event as well.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2010
    I have been studying the Bible for over 30 years and I have found that Norm Geisler is very thorough and concise at the same time. The major point to note is his look at the Christology of the whole Bible, Old and New Testaments together. I have the prequel, "A Popular Survey of the Old Testament" and with these two books form the bases of a 'Though the Bible in 30 Hours' course I am preparing this summer.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
    I would give it a 5, but there are no answers to the study questions.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
    Would buy from again.

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  • Tijo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good work
    Reviewed in India on September 25, 2019
    Survey about the book is very good. But survey of the content of each book is very brief
  • Sarosh Mathew Koshy
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Study Tool
    Reviewed in India on November 26, 2013
    What i like about Geisler's Survey is that it gets straight to adding value to a sincere Bible study. The pattern for each book is pretty much structured: Context (Who wrote it, When was it written, To Whom, Where were the readers located), The Key Ideas (Why was it written, What is it about) and How to respond to Critics (a series of popular questions about key parts of the book that attract critical questions from others).

    If you're looking for a book that goes verse by verse in its commentary, then this isn't it. The great thing about this book is that it really helps you see the overall picture and then points you to sections of the Bible that will allow deeper study.

    It facilitates, it does not spoon-feed!

    Overall great purchase for me. Its very early days to provide a deeper insight into how the book has helped me, hence the rating of 4 is a cautious one rather than reflecting the quality of the book.

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