Called by the Gospel: An Introduction to the New Testament

by Michael P. Middendorf, Mark Schuler

Called by the Gospel is the title for a series of introductory theological textbooks written from a distinctly Lutheran perspective. In keeping with the predominant place of the gospel in Lutheran theology, this introductory volume on the New Testament carries the same title as the series, Called by the Gospel. Readers will find within its pages a high view of the Christian Scriptures, explanation of keys texts with careful attention to the historical and cultural contexts, particular focus on the presentation of Jesus by the various texts, and a conversational style that seeks to convey the message of the text for contemporary times. Although the book was written with university students in mind, any Christians who seek to deepen their grasp of the New Testament will find within its pages helpful and challenging insights. This book builds on material presented in the first volume of the series, Called to be God's People, and supplements its contents with maps, photos, suggested readings, discussion questions, and a glossary. Together these two volumes prepare the university student for an in-depth consideration of Christian doctrine in Called to Believe, Teach, and Confess.

Genres: Theology, Spirituality

410 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kendra Keyes]

I had to read this for work and it has occupied most of the free reading time. So, you know I’m adding it to my reading count!!!!!

[Izzywhizzy]

School, good info

[Jeffrey Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for a book that has a lot of great historical information on the New Testament that puts everything into proper context, you found it. If you are looking for a textbook on the New Testament, you also found it here. If you are looking for an easy read that is not in APA style format - keep looking.

Schuler and Middendorf do a wonderful job examining the New Testament from an academic/historical viewpoint. Unfortunately, most books are not written in APA style. Academic papers are, but not a majority of the books on the market (they use Chicago Manual of Style). If you can get over the APA formatting and the different chronology (the books of the New Testament are presented in chronological order from when they were written, not in the chronological order that we accept them in through the canonization process), you will find a goldmine of useful information.

[Ricky Beckett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now tomorrow I take the New Testament entrance exam for Concordia St. Louis Seminary!

Lots of syntactical mistakes in this book.