Reading the New Testament, Third Edition--Revised and Updated: An Introduction; Third Edition, Revised and Updated - Softcover

Perkins, Pheme

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809147866 ISBN 13: 9780809147861

Publisher: Paulist Press, 2012

Synopsis

An introduction to the writings of the New Testament, written by a prominent scholar who is able to communicate the main ideas and results with a clear and simple style. This third edition, although leaving intact the structure of the book, has been rewritten extensively, updating the information and adding the results of new biblical approaches and research. Includes new maps and illustrations.

About this title

Review:

"The updated Bibliography for Further Study lists excellent select resources by renowned scholars. Perkins' engaging style is easy and pleasant to read. Already impressive for its longevity, this highly recommended book will continue to serve new readers for a long time to come. " -- John J. Pilch, Johns "Hopkins University"

About the Author:

Pheme Perkins is professor of New Testament in the Department of Theology at Boston College. She received her PhD in New Testament and Christian origins from Harvard University and has served as president of the Catholic Biblical Association and the New England region of the American Academy of Religion. She has also served as associate editor of the New Oxford Annotated Bible and the New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible. She has written more than twenty five books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0809147866
• ISBN 13: 9780809147861
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 336