Introduction: Why Study the New Testament?

From Stories to Canon

The Greco-Roman World

Judaism in the First Century

The New Testament as History

The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel of Thomas

The Gospel of Luke

The Acts of the Apostles

Johannine Christianity: The Letters

The Historical Jesus

Paul as Missionary

Paul as Pastor

Paul as Jewish Theologian

Paul's Disciples

Arguing with Paul?

The "Household" Paul: The Pastorals

The "Anti-household" Paul: Thecla

Interpreting Scripture: Hebrews

Interpreting Scripture: Medieval Interpretations

Apocalyptic and Resistance

Apocalyptic and Accommodation

Ecclesiastical Institutions: Unity, Martyrs, and Bishops

The "Afterlife" of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation