Interpreting the New Testament - Paperback

by Francis J. Moloney (Author), Sherri Brown (Author)

A succinct and accessible text for teaching students how to interpret the New Testament

This new textbook effectively introduces students to the art and craft of biblical interpretation. New Testament scholars Sherri Brown and Francis Moloney begin by orienting students to the world of the Bible, exploring contemporary methods for interpreting the biblical literature, and showing how the Old Testament is foundational to the formation of the New Testament.

The book proceeds to lead readers through the books of the New Testament by genre:

* The Narratives: Gospels and Acts

* Paul and His Letters

* Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles

* Apocalyptic Literature and the Book of Revelation

Unlike book-by-book introductory textbooks that tend to overshadow the primary biblical text with lots of detailed information, Brown and Moloney's Interpreting the New Testament actually facilitates the study of the New Testament itself. Their concluding chapter reflects on the challenge of the New Testament to our present world.

Author Biography

Francis J. Moloney, SDB (1940-2025) was an internationally respected New Testament scholar. Over the course of his career, he taught at a number of institutions including Salesian Pontifical University, Catholic Theological College (Melbourne), Australian Catholic University, and Catholic University of America. He also served as a member of the International Theological Commission to the Holy See. His many publications include the The Gospel of John volume in the Sacra Pagina commentary series.

Sherri Brown is associate professor of New Testament at Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, and the author, co-author, or co-editor of several books on the Johannine Literature as well as a number of articles on John, Paul, and the Catholic Epistles.