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The New Testament
Spark Notes on the New Testament of The Bible
101 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2008
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August 9, 2018
This booklet is a short introduction the New Testament texts and it is recommended to the absolute beginners in the Bible study. It also offers a brief historical context which explains better the nature and purposes of the Christian Holy Texts. If you wish to extend your minimal knowledge on the subject, this guide may prove to be a good starting point.
February 2, 2018
This SparkNotes Literature Guide of the New Testament is a quick overview and an analysis of the New Testament, treating it as a piece of literature. It doesn't approach it much from a theological point of view.
If you are not familiar with the New Testament, or forgot a great deal about it (yep, that's me), but want to understand some references to it, this is a good place to start.
So what is the New Testament about? A quick overview:
It opens with the Gospels, with the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke describing the life of Jesus, and the Gospel of John about the identity of Jesus as the Son of God.
Acts of the Apostles is about the early days of the Church, in which Paul plays an important role.
These are followed by the Epistles, letters sent by church leaders (often Paul) to christian communities in various parts of the world. The SparkNotes guide focusses on Romans and 1 and 2 Corinthians. These might be among the earliest surviving Christian documents.
It ends with the Revelation to John, an apocalyptic piece in which the Four Horsemen come in.
If you are not familiar with the New Testament, or forgot a great deal about it (yep, that's me), but want to understand some references to it, this is a good place to start.
So what is the New Testament about? A quick overview:
It opens with the Gospels, with the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke describing the life of Jesus, and the Gospel of John about the identity of Jesus as the Son of God.
Acts of the Apostles is about the early days of the Church, in which Paul plays an important role.
These are followed by the Epistles, letters sent by church leaders (often Paul) to christian communities in various parts of the world. The SparkNotes guide focusses on Romans and 1 and 2 Corinthians. These might be among the earliest surviving Christian documents.
It ends with the Revelation to John, an apocalyptic piece in which the Four Horsemen come in.
September 29, 2016
It offered some interesting information
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