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by John W. Drane (Author)
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The 2nd revised edition is a comprehensive survey, with chapters on the world of the first Christians, the life and teaching of Jesus, composition of the Gospels, origins and growth of the Early Church, life, mission and letters of Paul, Revelation, formation of the New Testament and how it has been interpreted and used by later generations.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction To The Background of the New Testament, 28 Jan 2002
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This book by John Drane is a masterpiece. Drane approaches the subject from an evangelical christian point of view. He is not scared to examine points of view that he disagrees with, but at the same time he will let no current social convention come between himself and what he believes the text of the New Testament to actually mean.

This book does not just cover the theology of the New Testament but also looks at the socio-political climate that the New Testament was written in and that the first christians lived in.

Whilst the books simplicity makes it best for the A-Level student or the general reader, it is also good for the undergraduate university student as an easy read and enjoyable quick introduction to the New Testament in order to provide an initial orientation to the subject matter at hand.

This is a book that I freely recommend to anybody wanting to take initial steps into the delightful world of the New Testament.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable (and twice as thick as 'Introducing the OT'!), 14 Jul 2006
By Chris Of The OT (South West of England) - See all my reviews
In contrast to the next reviewer down, I find `Introducing the New Testament' invaluable to my studies (I'm just finishing the first year of a degree course with the London School of Theology). John Drane's easy-going style even when dealing with sometimes complex theological issues, coupled with the wonderfully user-friendly book layout (see my review of Drane's `Introducing the Old Testament') make this an excellent title. There is more than enough scholarly information here to begin serious NT studying while still being easily accessible enough for more casual Bible study.

I have been fortunate in being able to compare this revised edition with the previous edition: there has been a small but significant "sharpening up" of the text and the above mentioned layout has changed (and improved) greatly, and there is also (at least one) completely new Special Article - `The gospels as Graeco-Roman biography' (P168). It's surprising how much difference - and how greatly positive that difference is - between first and revised editions of this book.

As I said in my review of `Introducing the OT', this title should be considered mandatory to anyone even vaguely interested in Christian or biblical things.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic resource., 12 Jul 2005
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This book provides a clear, easy to read account of the New Testament. The author gives a substantial overview of the social-political-religious context of the writing of the NT which is not bogged down in scholarly language. As an A-level Theology teacher, I needed a book not only to enhance my own background reading, but also one which I could recommend to my students as being accessible and interesting to read; this book fits that criteria.
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very helpful book, easy to read and gives a great insight into the life and times of the new testatment
Published 2 months ago by Robert Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Good academic book but not for meditation
This book is very good for theology student but can confuse the normal Christian who is looking for spiritual book.
I enjoyed it very much
Published 3 months ago by R. Gabra

4.0 out of 5 stars A very thorough, if conservative, introduction to the subject
Extremely thorough, updated edition of the author's widely respected introduction to the New Testament. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jeremy Bevan

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, when the author keeps to his subject
For practical purposes this is quite the best introduction to the New Testament I have come across. I read Theology at Oxford University in the 1980s and am a practising Catholic... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Peregrine Bluecher

1.0 out of 5 stars for Liberals only
A liberal view of scripture that may offend many Evangelicals. I threw my copy in the bin.
Published on 3 Jul 2007 by David UK

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
This book by John Drane just the perfect Introduction to the New Testament going.

It is a good read and so is suitable for someone who wants a general introduction... Read more
Published on 13 May 2007 by "Smith" Reader

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for A-Level, forget it for University
I bought this book in my first year of my undergraduate studies in Theology, and although its very pretty, some great pictures and diagrams, it really lacks some scholarly... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2005 by Tim Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars IF ONLY ALL ACADEMIC BOOKS WERE THIS READABLE
John Drane has impeccable credentials as a conservative theologian and an evangelical Christian, and yet (unlike some other "evo" authors) he can write in an honest and... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2001 by alias_john_bailey

4.0 out of 5 stars A thorough and indespensible study aid.
I used this book for the New Testament section for A Level Religious Studies and found it extremely useful. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2001

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