The Books of the New Testament

The author offers a concise introduction to the New Testament, outlining its language, origins, and canonical composition, then surveys each of the twenty-seven books with attention to authorship, date, purpose, and principal themes. He treats the Synoptic problem and gospel relationships, summarizes Acts and Pauline and general epistles, and discusses Hebrews and Revelation. Historical context, textual and critical questions, and conservative readings balanced with recent scholarship are presented for educated non-specialists. Appendices examine rationalist criticism, early testimonies, the Muratorian fragment, and further reading recommendations.