The New Testament
An Introduction to its Literature and History
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| Weight | 1.20 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.75 × 5.625 × 1.125 in |
| ISBN | 9780851512402 |
| Binding | Clothbound |
| Page Count | 392 |
| Format | Book |
| The Author | Machen, J. Gresham |
| Subtitle | An Introduction to its Literature and History |
The writing of John Gresham Machen (1881–1937) was characterized by clarity of thought, depth of scholarship, and an evident passion for the message of the Bible. It is a mark of his peculiar gifts that none of these features is lacking in these chapters of New Testament Introduction, which forms a valuable part of Machen’s witness to the integrity, magnificence, and plenitude of the writings that constitute the New Testament.
In plain yet graphic fashion, the New Testament is here introduced without its message being relegated to a position of secondary importance. The groundwork of history and geography, biography, and interpretation, is covered thoroughly, and yet in a manner uncluttered by references to innumerable scholars, and in a warmly vibrant style. Those beginning to study the New Testament will find this an invaluable guide, while mature students will discover it to be stimulating and penetrating to an unusual degree. This is a popular work in the best sense, and may be used for both private and group study.
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| Introduction | 9 | |
| The Historical Background of Christianity | ||
| 1. | The New Testament | 13 |
| 2. | The Roman Background of Christianity | 20 |
| 3. | The Greek Background of Christianity | 27 |
| 4. | The Jewish Background of Christianity: 1. Palestinian Judaism | 33 |
| 5. | The Jewish Background of Christianity: 2. The Judaism of the Dispersion | 39 |
| 6. | The Messiah | 44 |
| The Early History of Christianity | ||
| 7. | The Book of The Acts | 51 |
| 8. | The Cross and the Resurrection as the Foundation of Apostolic Preaching | 57 |
| 9. | The Beginnings of the Christian Church | 63 |
| 10. | The First Persecution | 69 |
| 11. | The First Gentile Converts | 74 |
| 12. | The Conversion of Paul | 78 |
| 13. | The Church at Antioch | 84 |
| Christianity Established Among the Gentiles | ||
| 14. | The Gospel to the Gentiles | 91 |
| 15. | The Council at Jerusalem | 97 |
| 16. | The Gospel Carried into Europe | 103 |
| The Principles and Practice of the Gospel | ||
| 17. | Encouragement for New Converts | 115 |
| 18. | The Conflict with the Judaizers | 122 |
| 19. | Problems of a Gentile Church | 131 |
| 20. | The Apostle and his Ministry | 138 |
| 21. | The Gospel of Salvation | 147 |
| 22. | Paul’s Journey to Rome | 154 |
| 23. | The Supremacy of Christ | 159 |
| 24. | The Church of Christ | 167 |
| 25. | Christ and his Followers | 173 |
| 26. | Training New Leaders | 180 |
| The Presentation and Defence of Christianity | ||
| 27. | A Presentation of Jesus to Jewish Christians | 191 |
| 28. | A Graphic Sketch of the Life of Jesus | 198 |
| 29. | A Greek Historian’s Account of Jesus | 205 |
| 30. | The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple | 215 |
| 31. | The Jesus of the Gospels | 226 |
| 32. | A Document of the Jerusalem Church | 233 |
| 33. | Jesus the Fulfilment of the Old Testament | 242 |
| 34. | Christian Fortitude | 249 |
| 35. | The Christian’s Attitude towards Error and Immorality | 256 |
| 36. | The Life of the Children of God | 264 |
| 37. | The Messages of the Living Christ | 270 |
| 38. | A Vision of the Fina Triumph | 280 |
| 39. | Review | 285 |
| The Apostolic Church and the Church of Today | ||
| 40. | The Church and the World | 293 |
| 41. | The Christian Message | 305 |
| 42. | The Word and the Sacraments | 311 |
| 43. | Prayer | 319 |
| 44. | The Congregation | 330 |
| 45. | The Relief of the Needy | 338 |
| 46. | Organizing for Service | 347 |
| 47. | A Mission for the World | 354 |
| 48. | The Christian Ideal of Personal Morality | 359 |
| 49. | Christianity and Human Relationships | 366 |
| 50. | The Christian Use of the Intellect | 373 |
| 51. | The Christian Hope and the Present Possession | 379 |
| 52. | Retrospect: The First Christian Century | 385 |
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