The Blackwell Companion to The New Testament

The Blackwell Companion to the New Testament is a detailed introduction to the New Testament, written by more than 40 scholars from a variety of Christian denominations.

• Treats the 27 books and letters of the New Testament systematically, beginning with a review of current issues and concluding with an annotated bibliography
• Considers the historical, social and cultural contexts in which the New Testament was produced, exploring relevant linguistic and textual issues
• An international contributor list of over 40 scholars represent wide field expertise and a variety of Christian denominations
• Distinctive features include a unified treatment of Luke through Acts, articles on the canonical Gospels, and a discussion of the apocryphal New Testament