Invitation to the New Testament: First Things

Writing with his usual flair and reader-friendly style, renowned scholar, author, and lecturer Ben Witherington III offers a balanced approach to the New Testament in this faith-friendly introductory text. An ideal textbook for college survey courses, this volume is also captivating reading for seminary students and general readers.

FEATURES

* Numerous dynamic color photos keep students engaged

* Maps and charts provide visual overviews at a glance

* Marginal definitions bring students up to speed on new concepts

* Chapter-ending study questions review key ideas and encourage reflection

* First-century quotations expose students to the world of the New Testament

* "A Closer Look" boxes cover more advanced topics

• NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture
• The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology 3rd edition
• New Testament History
• An Historical Survey of the Old Testament
• Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (IVP Bible Dictionary)
• The Living Word of God: Rethinking the Theology of the Bible
• Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)
• Reading and Understanding the Bible
• A Week in the Life of Corinth
• A Week in the Fall of Jerusalem