The New Testament Reference Guide of
Requirements, Parables & Renowned Persons
THE ESSENTIAL REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE TEACHINGS
OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE MAJOR PLAYERS AND
BOOKS OF THE EARLIEST CENTURIES OF CHURCH HISTORY
Contained in this volume are numbered and ordered lists of the teachings advanced in the twenty-seven canonical books of the New Testament. To aid in research, the commandments of Jesus and all other requirements have been assigned separate catalogs. Both are ordered in a systematic, subject by subject format, offering the student of the New Testament easy access to the basic principles of the Christian religion.
Exhaustively covering the teachings of the New Testament, there is also a full treatment of all twenty-seven Parables of Jesus, including detailed descriptions and explanations.
Additionally, for those who would strive to expand their knowledge of the world in which the New Testament and the Christian religion was born, concise biographies are provided of the major biblical characters and those of the earliest centuries of Church history. From John the Baptist to St. Augustine, and even Roman historians like Pliny the Younger, the significant contributors are described and set carefully into their respective context in the historical scene. This reference guide even provides a selected list of rejected or venerated books that failed to become part of the New Testament or remained in its shadow.
Offering comprehensive treatment of the teachings of the New Testament and concise and selected treatment of the players and books of the earliest centuries of Church history, this reference work is ideal for students of Christianity and the New Testament. The comprehensive look at its teachings is invaluable for both novice and accomplished students; and the selected coverage of the players and books of the earliest centuries of Church history is perfect for the beginning student or the believer who seeks an accessible starting point for further research.
$25.00
OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE MAJOR PLAYERS AND
BOOKS OF THE EARLIEST CENTURIES OF CHURCH HISTORY
Contained in this volume are numbered and ordered lists of the teachings advanced in the twenty-seven canonical books of the New Testament. To aid in research, the commandments of Jesus and all other requirements have been assigned separate catalogs. Both are ordered in a systematic, subject by subject format, offering the student of the New Testament easy access to the basic principles of the Christian religion.
Exhaustively covering the teachings of the New Testament, there is also a full treatment of all twenty-seven Parables of Jesus, including detailed descriptions and explanations.
Additionally, for those who would strive to expand their knowledge of the world in which the New Testament and the Christian religion was born, concise biographies are provided of the major biblical characters and those of the earliest centuries of Church history. From John the Baptist to St. Augustine, and even Roman historians like Pliny the Younger, the significant contributors are described and set carefully into their respective context in the historical scene. This reference guide even provides a selected list of rejected or venerated books that failed to become part of the New Testament or remained in its shadow.
Offering comprehensive treatment of the teachings of the New Testament and concise and selected treatment of the players and books of the earliest centuries of Church history, this reference work is ideal for students of Christianity and the New Testament. The comprehensive look at its teachings is invaluable for both novice and accomplished students; and the selected coverage of the players and books of the earliest centuries of Church history is perfect for the beginning student or the believer who seeks an accessible starting point for further research.
$25.00
Introduction
It is difficult to overstate the influence the Bible has had on Western civilization—and even the world at large. From art to civil jurisprudence, it has played a role in nearly every station of life at some time or place. It remains one of the main centers of religion in America from colonial times; and as for government, US officials are still sworn into office upon it.
Although the Bible remains the best-selling book of all time, it is an unfortunate reality to be also the least read and studied—at least in our time. Additionally, biblical students have a tendency to read it selectively rather than comprehensively; in other words, with theological blinders. Since it has, and continues to be, a defining article of our culture and civilization, it behooves us to take a closer look.
One may be a church-going, bible-thumping Christian, but does one know what requirements are given in the Bible, how it came to be the Bible, who the important historical figures were who shaped it, or even the basic chronology of biblical events and the history surrounding them? Does the average believer know, for instance, that some of the most beloved elements of the New Testament—such as loving your neighbor as yourself—actually originated in the Old Testament? Or does he know that the original Christian movement was nearly as diverse as it is today, and what those original factions were?
The purpose of this text is to meet this need. Far from being exhaustive, however, the primary goal is to offer explanations and basic information on the fundamentals of biblical studies—in particular, New Testament studies. Though the Old Testament is crucial for understanding the whole Bible, the New Testament is the lens through which most people view the entire biblical tradition.
Moreover, an historical graph has been provided depicting the events and persons within the Christian movement from Jesus’ birth to the death of St. Augustine in the early fifth century. Even though this reference guide is intended to provide some advanced material, it seemed somewhat beyond its purpose to go any further. The first few hundred years of Christian history are the most important for understanding its development and the formation of its holy text—the New Testament.
Finally, whether you believe in the Bible—more specifically, the New Testament—is irrelevant to the usefulness of this tool. The goal of this reference guide is to inform and aid in research and study, not to promote belief in the religion (in any form), or rejection of the religion (for any reason). Both believers and unbelievers alike should find it useful for identifying the moral, theological, and behavioral requirements advanced in the New Testament; and even historical data on significant characters that contributed to its development and survival.
Although the Bible remains the best-selling book of all time, it is an unfortunate reality to be also the least read and studied—at least in our time. Additionally, biblical students have a tendency to read it selectively rather than comprehensively; in other words, with theological blinders. Since it has, and continues to be, a defining article of our culture and civilization, it behooves us to take a closer look.
One may be a church-going, bible-thumping Christian, but does one know what requirements are given in the Bible, how it came to be the Bible, who the important historical figures were who shaped it, or even the basic chronology of biblical events and the history surrounding them? Does the average believer know, for instance, that some of the most beloved elements of the New Testament—such as loving your neighbor as yourself—actually originated in the Old Testament? Or does he know that the original Christian movement was nearly as diverse as it is today, and what those original factions were?
The purpose of this text is to meet this need. Far from being exhaustive, however, the primary goal is to offer explanations and basic information on the fundamentals of biblical studies—in particular, New Testament studies. Though the Old Testament is crucial for understanding the whole Bible, the New Testament is the lens through which most people view the entire biblical tradition.
Moreover, an historical graph has been provided depicting the events and persons within the Christian movement from Jesus’ birth to the death of St. Augustine in the early fifth century. Even though this reference guide is intended to provide some advanced material, it seemed somewhat beyond its purpose to go any further. The first few hundred years of Christian history are the most important for understanding its development and the formation of its holy text—the New Testament.
Finally, whether you believe in the Bible—more specifically, the New Testament—is irrelevant to the usefulness of this tool. The goal of this reference guide is to inform and aid in research and study, not to promote belief in the religion (in any form), or rejection of the religion (for any reason). Both believers and unbelievers alike should find it useful for identifying the moral, theological, and behavioral requirements advanced in the New Testament; and even historical data on significant characters that contributed to its development and survival.
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