New Testament Foundations

This course seeks to introduce the content of the books of the NT with a view to providing a basis for further reading and study. The primary focus will be on the message of each book within its particular historical-cultural setting, with some attention being given to its contribution to the theology of the NT as a whole. Selected critical issues will be dealt with on occasion. Lectures include:Introduction and BackgroundsLiterature of Judaism; Text/Canon; Introduction to the GospelsThe Synoptic Problem; The Mission and Message of JesusMark; MatthewLuke; ActsPaul; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1 Corinthians1-2 Corinthians; GalatiansRomansColossians; Ephesians; PhilemonPhilippians; The Pastoral Epistles; HebrewsJames; 1-2 Peter; JudeThe Gospel and Epistles of John; Revelation