Introduction to the New Testament

by Raymond F. Collins

Book Overview

"...destined to be a standard text and reference book in Catholic circles for many years to come" --Emmanuel

Published to widespread critical acclaim, this is an impressive and sweeping study of the New Testament canon: the preeminent source of Christian doctrine and the center of scholarly discussion/controversy for decades. Introduction to the New Testament presents the full spectrum of thought regarding the New Testament with clarity...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385235348
• ISBN13: 9780385235341
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

It is a crying shame this book is out of print.

Collins's book is an excellent introduction to biblical exegesis. Covers the basics -- text criticism, form criticism, etc. -- in a clear and readable style. Presents good examples, and also discusses the various codices, their late discovery compared to the KJV, and impact on biblical scholarship. I have read enough biblical criticism to recognize a classic when I see one. Collins is, as I recall, a priest, so he is not hostile to the subject, nor offensive to the believer. He just presents the nature and results of good scholarly criticism. If only someone would put this out in paperback! This book started me on a 5 year exploration. If you are lucky, it will be at a library near you.