SCM Studyguide: New Testament Interpretation

by Ian Boxall

The SCM Study Guide to "New Testament Interpretation," together with its companion volume on "New Testament Books," offers an up-to-date, accessible introduction to this fast-changing area of theological study. Aimed at level one students, it encourages interaction with the New Testament texts and provides pointers for further reading and learning. It covers the main areas tackled in introductory New Testament courses, such as the contents and diversity of the New Testament, how the texts came to be written and collected, their relationship to Jesus of Nazareth, and the nature of the canon. In particular, it introduces the main interpretative approaches used by scholars in an accessible way, avoiding unnecessary jargon, and helping the student apply them to specific New Testament passages, so is full of practical examples and accessible learning techniques for the beginner.

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2007

Reviews

[Fred Langridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book with a group of friends, using each chapter for an evening's discussion and working through the exercises together. I found the text readable and engaging; I think I got a lot more out of it by doing the 'To Do's with others.