From Crisis to Christ

New valuable understandings of the historical and religious contexts of New Testament writings continue to emerge. This accessibly written introduction examines over two dozen such crises and how the biblical text addresses reflects and embodies them. From the ministry of Jesus to the rise and propagation of the Christian movement to the epistles of Paul and other leaders to a vision of God''s final cosmic victory the New Testament books are succinctly introduced in literary historical and theological perspective.Designed for optimal classroom use each chapter offers four primary features: (a) definition and exploration of relevant contextual crises; (b) connections with the biblical writings; (c) primary features of the biblical narrative; and (d) an application section that engages the student directly and invites thoughtful response.