About the Author

Marianne Meye Thompson is George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, and an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Her previous books include commentaries on the Gospel of John and the Johannine epistles. Joel B. Green is associate dean for the Center for Advanced Theological Studies and professor of New Testament interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of more than forty-five books, including Hearing the New Testament; coauthor of Introducing the New Testament; and editor of the New International Commentary on the New Testament series.
Paul J. Achtemeier (1927-2013) was Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, and the author of many books, including several New Testament commentaries.

Reviews

The Living Light
"This is an impressive new introduction to the New Testament. . . . College professors and leaders of parish adult education programs who want a substantive introduction to the New Testament would be wise to give this work careful consideration." John J. Collins
"This introduction to the New Testament is exceptional for its balance of historical, literary, and theological considerations. It is also exceptional for the conciseness and clarity with which it is written. An ideal introduction for seminary courses." The Bible Today
"A superb new introduction to the New Testament that college and seminary teachers will want to consider as a textbook." N. T. Wright
"Anyone coming to the New Testament for the first time needs a clear and comprehensible guide, abreast of recent scholarship but not forbiddingly long or technical. Here it is." Mark Allan Powell
"Introducing the New Testament offers the beginning student an engaging tour through a collection of writings whose importance would be difficult to measure and hard to exaggerate. The content and essential message of these ancient works is described in simple but dynamic language that reveals why they continue to inspire and challenge readers two millennia later and half a world away. Numerous sidebars and relevant explanations provide background information for understanding the original intent of the writings in ways that could not be grasped without such assistance. Fueled by both a commitment to critical scholarship and an appreciation for the theological significance of these documents, this book is an excellent text for presenting the New Testament as historical literature that continues to serve modern religious needs. " Frank J. Matera
"Finally, we have an introduction to the New Testament that is as sensitive to the theological content of its writings as it is their historical and literary background. Achtemeier, Green, and Thompson provide just the right combination of history and theology, making this the best text yet for college and seminary students." Leander E. Keck
"Here is a textbook that really introduces students to the content of the New Testament as it actually exists! Instead of first introducing a theory-laden critical machine for processing texts, the authors allow the content of each book of the New Testament to determine the historical, literary, and social matters that must be discussed. Because the fair and irenic treatment of the evidence and of critics' arguments helps readers develop the ability to reach their own conclusions, this readable textbook will be welcome in various settings. It's a winner. " Richard B. Hays
"Paul J. Achtemeier, Joel B. Green, and Marianne Meye Thompson provide a clear, historically informed introduction to the New Testament as the scripture of the Christian church. This book's structure, theological content, and balanced critical judgments should make it a valuable resource for introductory New Testament courses. "