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The Writings of the New Testament: Third Edition Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2010

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Luke Timothy Johnson offers a compelling interpretation of the New Testament as a witness to the rise of early faith in Jesus. Critically judicious and theologically attuned to the role of the New Testament in the life of the church, Johnson deftly guides his reader through a wealth of historical and literary description and invites critical reflection on the meaning of these ancient writings for today. The third edition is carefully updated and includes new student-friendly format and features, including a new design and study and reflection questions.

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"This third edition of Johnson's interpretive introduction to the writings of the New Testament is an excellent vade mecum for all readers of that Testament - for general readers, college students, and teachers of biblical studies." --Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Professor Emeritus, Biblical Studies, Catholic University of America

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Luke Timothy Johnson, the author of the Introduction, Commentary, and Reflections on the Letter of James, is Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. His works include The Real Jesus: The Misguided Quest for the Historical Jesus and the Trust of the Traditional Gospels and The Letter of James, in the Anchor Bible series.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fortress Press; 3rd edition (April 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800663616
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800663612
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.58 x 1.04 x 9.26 inches
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mclara
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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Great introduction to the symbolic world of first century Christianity. Johnson knows how to draw out different points of views and how historical research is important for understanding the New Testament.
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scott
5.0 out of 5 stars The updates are worth it.
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The formatting is noticeably helpful. The updates in content and questions for the reader help to focus and engage. I use this book all year long in preparation for both classes and sermons.
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Jean Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and easy to
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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Required text book, but worth the investment. Useful and easy to read
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Dr. Suzo
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine book, poor physical edition
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016
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I need to distinguish the text from the physical book edition.
This physical edition is a disaster - paper so shiny you can't see the print, book so heavy and floppy you cannot hold it, binding so tight the pages don't stay open (and I rented it so did not want to crack the binding), size odd and heavy so does not fit in carrying bags, on small tables. I actually gave up trying to read it and bought another edition, used, much more readable. Total waste.
The actual text itself, by Johnson, is an authoritative, well researched and profoundly thought through covering of the New Testament. Hard to know where to begin with this surpreme topic. Johnson covers exegetical and historical information without letting it drown the spiritual meanings. His thinking is far-ranging, deep, multilayered, and his facitlity with writing keeps the book as alive as its topic through many areas and chapters. I highly recommend
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jon groff
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015
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Easy to follow. Excellent insight. Lots of references.
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Gloria Washburn
5.0 out of 5 stars A good challenge
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
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This is a very deep and rich book. It presents very insightful information and you will want a good dictionary beside you.
It will help enrich your vocabulary.
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Adrian Jaramillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Christology
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014
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Good book. Using it as a text book for a Christian Scripture course. So far I have only read a few chapters but Johnson delivers a good description of the setting during the time if early Christianity.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is exactly what I needed and I only buy ...
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james boyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, accessable overview of the New Testament
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2019
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This is an excellent book for general reading or as a textbook for an Intro to New Testament class. He explains his presuppositions and why he assumes certain dates and authors while doing an excellent job of explaining about content and structure of books and about the background of the New Testament.
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Doombear
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introduction to the NT
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2013
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Despite coming from a different denominational background I have found Johnson to be a reliable biblical scholar who consistently produces quality books and articles. We use this latest edition of his NT Introduction as a standard text book in our theological college. Johnson engages with other perspectives but does not get bogged down in minutiae. Although he does not cite other scholars directly, Johnson includes helpful biographies at the end of each chapter under various headings such as 'Critical issues [in the relevant biblical book]'; 'themes' and 'commentaries'. Recommended for all who want to study the NT whatever their denominational status.
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Aurey
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Testament must
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2011
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This is a book by a man who is both an excellent scholar and a true believer. He offers many insights not easily available to unbelievers. The book is well put together with full biblical references making it an excellent resource for the future.It is a very useful guide to study at whatever level is required. It has a depth of scholarship that is astounding but is easily readable to most. I wish I had 'found' this book a long long time ago.
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malcolm hendry
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2013
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its really helpful if your studying and its a recognized text book well worth the money i have used it many times
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Mrs Nicola Pepper
3.0 out of 5 stars Difficult
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2013
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Had to have two dictionaries beside me one English and one Biblical. Still haven't got through it! I'll have another go when I need to.
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