'Introducing the New Testament, 2nd ed.: Its Literature and Theology' is co-authored by Professor David J. Downs, Professor Joel B. Green and Professor Marianne Meye Thompson.
The revised edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the New Testament by integrating historical context, literary analysis, and theological interpretation. Widely used by students and general readers, it has been updated throughout, with revised sections on Paul and engagement with current scholarship. The volume situates the New Testament in its historical and cultural context and examines each of its twenty-seven books, exploring their themes, literary forms, and significance, alongside discussions of Jesus, Paul, and the formation of the canon.
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Professor David J. Downs is Clarendon-Laing Professor of New Testament Studies at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Oxford.
