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- Leighton Pullan
- The Books of the New Testament
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14 totalE-text prepared by Al Haines
PREFACE
CHAPTER PAGE - TABLE OF APPROXIMATE DATES............. x I. THE NEW TESTAMENT................. 1 II. THE GOSPELS.................... 9 III. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW........ 33 IV. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK.......... 49 V. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE.......... 64 VI. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. JOHN.......... 80 VII. THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.............. 102 VIII. THE EPISTLES OF ST. PAUL.............. 116 IX. 1 AND 2 THESSALONIANS............... 125 X. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS................... 133 XI. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS................... 143 XII. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE GALATIANS.. 150 XIII. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE ROMANS... 158 XIV. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS—THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO PHILEMON... 170 XV. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE EPHESIANS.. 180 XVI. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS 188 XVII. THE PASTORAL EPISTLES............... 195 XVIII. THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS............. 208 XIX. THE CATHOLIC EPISTLES............... 219 XX. THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF JAMES............ 223 XXI. THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER......... 235 XXII. THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER........ 246 XXIII. THE EPISTLES OF ST. JOHN.............. 255 XXIV. THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF JUDE............ 265 XXV. THE REVELATION OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE....... 270 - APPENDIX A.—RATIONALIST CRITICISM ON ST. JOHN'S WRITINGS 284 APPENDIX B.—PAPIAS AND JOHN THE PRESBYTER........ 285 APPENDIX C.—THE MURATORIAN FRAGMENT........... 288 APPENDIX D.—SOME EARLY WITNESSES TO NEW TESTAMENT WRITINGS................. 291 APPENDIX E.—BOOKS RECOMMENDED.............. 293 - INDEX.......................... 297
TABLE OF APPROXIMATE DATES - THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW..... A.D. 69 " " ST. MARK....... A.D. 62 " " ST. LUKE....... A.D. 70-75 " " ST. JOHN....... A.D. 80-90 ACTS..................... A.D. 75-80 ROMANS.................... A.D. 56 1 CORINTHIANS................. A.D. 55 2 CORINTHIANS................. A.D. 55 GALATIANS.................. A.D. 56 EPHESIANS.................. A.D. 60 PHILIPPIANS................. A.D. 61 COLOSSIANS.................. A.D. 60 1 THESSALONIANS............... A.D. 51 2 THESSALONIANS............... A.D. 51 1 TIMOTHY.................. A.D. 63 2 TIMOTHY.................. A.D. 64 TITUS.................... A.D. 63 PHILEMON................... A.D. 60 HEBREWS................... A.D. 66 JAMES.................... A.D. 50 1 PETER................... A.D. 64 2 PETER................... A.D. 65 1, 2, 3 JOHN................. A.D. 80-90 JUDE..................... A.D. 63 REVELATION.................. A.D. 96
CHAPTER I - THE NEW TESTAMENT
CHAPTER II - THE GOSPELS
CHAPTER III - THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW
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Description
This compact guide offers a clear‑headed overview of the entire New Testament, aimed at readers who want a solid grounding without wading through dense academic tomes. Written in a conservative yet open‑minded style, it weaves together traditional viewpoints with the results of early‑20th‑century critical research, all explained in plain language for listeners without a background in Greek. The author also draws on well‑regarded reference works, such as Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible, to bolster the narrative while keeping the discussion approachable.
The work walks through each New Testament book in chronological order, providing approximate dates, key themes, and the historical circumstances that shaped the writings—from the Gospels and Acts to Paul’s letters, the general epistles, and Revelation. Helpful sidebars and several concise appendices introduce topics like rationalist criticism, early manuscript evidence, and recommended further reading. Whether used for personal study, sermon preparation, or simply to deepen one’s understanding of the Christian canon, the guide serves as a reliable companion for anyone seeking a well‑balanced introduction.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (572K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-08-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Leighton Pullan
1865–1940
A clear, scholarly voice in Anglican theology, this Oxford church historian wrote accessibly about early Christianity, doctrine, liturgy, and the Reformation. His books bring serious religious history to life without losing sight of ordinary readers.
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