New Testament Story
The thesis of this book is that every New Testament writing stands within a story, even if it does not tell stories. The approach allows readers to view the documents as vital elements in the lives of real persons. The book maintains its focus on bringing the writings alive and shows how critical study enhances understanding of their meanings. Its prime goal is teaching students to read these writings for themselves, bridging the chasms of language, history, and culture that separate them...
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Find yourself in the midst of New Testament times and events with NEW TESTAMENT STORY: AN INTRODUCTION, Fourth Edition. Author David L. Barr demonstrates how every New Testament writing is located within the context of a story, even if the individual piece does not express a story itself. The book helps you critically examine each piece to uncover its significance and meaning and gain a stronger understanding of the language used, as well as the historical and cultural differences between Biblical and modern times.
Introduction: The Three Worlds of the Text: Reading the New Testament Story. 1.Preparing to Hear the Stories: The Cultural Context of the First Audience. 2.The Story before the Writings: Storytelling in Earliest Christianity. Part I: THE STORY IN LETTERS. 3.The Earliest Jesus Literature: The Thessalonian Correspondence. 4.Pauls Letters to His Followers: Philemon, Philippians, Galatians, Corinthians. 5.Pauls Address to Those outside His Circle: Romans. 6.Paul for a New Day: Colossians, Ephesians, Timothy, Titus. 7.Echoes of Other Stories: James, Jude, Hebrews, Peter. Part II: THE STORY IN NARRATIVES. 8.Stories Told: Approaches to Understanding the Gospels. 9.Gods Kingdom in a Tragic World: The Gospel According to Mark. 10.The Book of the New Community: The Gospel According to Matthew. 11.The Gospel as Heroic Narrative: The Story of Luke-Acts. 12.Irony and the Spirit: The Gospel According to John. 13.The Dawn of a New Day: The Apocalypse of John. 14.The Story after the Writings: One Story in Many. Appendix: Doing Your Own Research: Hints for Writing Research Papers on the New Testament. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
