The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New TestamentNew Testament introductions fall into two categories: those that emphasize the history behind the text through discussions of authorship, dating, and audience, and those that explore the content of the text itself. Few introductions weave the Old Testament into their discussions, and fewer still rely on the grand narrative of the Old Testament. But the New Testament was not written within a vacuum. Rather, it stands in continuity with the Old

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and his writings are an almost inexhaustible mine of doctrinal

they can trust him whenever they feel sad or scared

’ Rick Denham

coordinating carpool schedules

This slim volume builds on the presupposition that the capacious biblical narrative—sixty-six books written by numerous authors and including stories

but the practical application section alone is worth the price of the book

and as a Christian

Pearcey then turns to surprising findings from sociology

Along with Elyse Fitzpatrick

have six children

The coverage is remarkably comprehensive