Interpreting the Gospels and Acts: An Exegetical Handbook

by David Turner, John D. Harvey (Editor)

A comprehensive handbook for understanding and communicating the Gospels and Acts

In this final volume of the Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series, David Turner provides a comprehensive guide for interpreting and conveying the lives of Jesus and his early followers. Key background information such as literary genres, historical setting, and theological themes lay the groundwork for properly reading these five books. This is followed by practical guidance on textual issues and original-language exegesis passages from the Gospels and Acts. In the final chapter, he offers an extensive bibliography of books and digital resources useful for instructors, students, and church leaders alike. Interpreting the Gospels and Acts is an essential resource for anyone teaching and preaching these foundational books.

368 pages, Paperback

Published May 28, 2019

Reviews

[Heather Eyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really helpful guide. It assumes that the reader knows biblical Greek though, and often doesn't provide translations when giving examples of things using Greek.