Donald Guthrie was a British New Testament scholar. Guthrie was a graduate of the University of London (B.D., Th.M., Ph. D.). From 1949 until his retirement in 1982 Guthrie was lecturer in New Testament studies at London Bible College (now London School of Theology), and from 1978 until 1982 he served as vice-principal of the college. Guthrie wrote New Testament Introduction (1962) and New Testament Theology (1981) which are recognized as significant books related to the New Testament.
Required reading in Dr. Curtis Vaughan's New Testament class at Southwestern Seminary in the mid-90s. Not entertaining, but very helpful in understanding the scholarly issues behind each book of the New Testament.
Lengthy and thorough introduction to the New Testament. Very difficult to read cover to cover, but now that I’ve done it, it is a book that I will go back to reference for the rest of my life. It compliments Carson and Moo’s introduction really well, because he goes into detail on things that Carson and Moo skim over and vice versa.
This was simply a boring book to me. Too much information about what scholars think. Tell me what you think Mr. Guthrie. I have heard it said that the best books are written by those who have read everyone else. This is the exception to that rule.
I originally used this book as a textbook in a New testament Theology class in seminary. It has been an excellent reference book for me over many years.