BK C04 001C1
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
Barclay, William
A concise introduction to each of the New Testament books. In particular, the author discusses the main theme of each book in an attempt to answer the question: "Is there a dominant and unchanging theme in the New Testament?" 

BK C04 006C1
CALVIN'S NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARIES
Parker, T. H. L.
The author expounds upon Calvin's principles of interpretation, and considers early 16th-century hermeneutics, giving special emphasis to the reformers. 

BK C04 011C1
CHRONOLOGICAL AND BACKGROUND CHARTS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
House, H. Wayne
A useful too for Bible students in their search for answers to questions about how various events in the New Testament relate to one another. 

BK C04 005C1
CONTINUING VOICE OF JESUS
Boring, M. Eugene
Traces the role that early Christian prophets played in the transmission of the sayings of Jesus, and in the way these sayings were taken up into the canonical Gospels. 

BK C04 034C1
ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW
Juengst, Sara Covin
Each of the nine lessons includes an encounter with Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, questions for reflection and discussion, and suggestions for group activities. 

BK C04 020C1
GOOD NEWS NEW TESTAMENT
Thompson, William G.
The New Testament in Today's English Version. 

BK C04 022C1
GOSPEL FOR A NEW PEOPLE
Stanton, Graham, N.
This book thoroughly examines Matthew's Gospel. It discusses the appropriate methods of interpretation and considers in detail its origins, purpose, and social settings. 

BK C04 021C1
GOSPEL OF JESUS
Farmer, William R.
This book addresses the question of "What difference does it make?" with respect to several Gospel texts or concepts: "The Lord's Prayer, The Lord's Supper, Justification By Faith, The Faithful Witness of Women, Commitment to the Poor," etc. 

BK C04 004C1
GOSPEL OF MARK
Barclay, William
Barclay touches on Mark's life, and discusses the rift that Mark occasioned between Paul and Barnabas, Mark's sources of information about Jesus, the characteristics of his Gospel writing, and the mystery of the "lost ending." 

BK C04 026C1
GUIDE THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT
Marshall, Celia Brewer
Combines the information of a textbook with the format of a workbook to create a unique new resource for studying the New Testament. Provides basis for hands-on-study, direct scripture reading, study guide for group discussion. 

BK C04 025C1
JESUS
Littleton, Mark
This book is not intended as a scholarly treatment or as a reference book. Instead, popular author Mark Littleton has written a delightful and engaging book that can be read from beginning to end. It introduces the reader to the fascinating information about Jesus Christ and his legacy without being preachy or dogmatic. 

BK C04 033C1
JESUS AS TEACHER-A BIBLE STUDY
Juengst, Sara Covin
Juengst leads the reader in a celebration of the 1998 Year with Education. "By looking at the life and ministry of a master teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, the author explores the role of education in the body of Christ." The study is designed for 10 sessions. 

BK C04 018C1
JESUS THE PROPHET
Kaylor, R. David
The author presents Jesus' message of a just society based on Israel's covenant tradition. He shows the prophetic background and social content of Jesus' ethical teachings and demonstrates that the parables critiqued the social conditions and called for a restructuring of community life. 

BK C04 024C1
JESUS, A NEW VISION
Borg, Marcus J.
Attempts in a scholarly, nondogmatic way to say, "This is what the historical Jesus was like, this is what he taught, and this is what his mission was about. It seeks to sketch a portrait of what Jesus was like as a figure of history before his death. 

BK C04 019C1
MATTHEW'S STORY-GOOD NEWS FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES
Thompson, William G.
This resource presents Matthew's gospel as narrative, as a story with a plot, with characters interacting with each other and with dramatic movement. This clear introduction to Matthew as story theology is for Christians who want to nourish their faith and appreciate Matthew's gospel through prayer, study, and reflection.

BK C04 007C1
MODERN CONCORDANCE TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
Darton, Michael
This book is carefully designed to be used with six Bible translations: King James Version, Jerusalem Bible, Revised Standard Version, New English Bible, New American Bible, and Living Bible. 

BK C04 008C1
NARRATIVE THEOLOGY IN EARLY JEWISH CHRISTIANITY
Stegner, William Richard
Refines Gerhardsson's analytical method and deftly applies it to four narratives: "The Baptism of Jesus," The Temptation of Jesus, The Feeding of the Five Thousand," and "The Transfiguration" (bringing to light a lost chapter of Christology). 

BK C04 002C1
PARABLES FROM THE BACK SIDE
Kalas, J. Ellsworth
The author presents new insights into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Personal stories from the author's own experience and modern-day illustrations enrich the retelling even more. 

BK C04 010C1
PAUL AND PERSEVERANCE
Volf, Judith Gundry
A detailed study of this major theme in Paul's writings. The author uncovers what Paul believed about continuity in salvation and the importance of this them for subsequent 

BK C04 009C1
PAUL IN OTHER WORDS
Neyrey, Jerome H.
Applies symbolic anthropology to biblical writings, sketching out the meanings in Paul's letter as they arise from the characteristics of contextual contours. 

BK C04 012C1
PAUL'S COVENANT COMMUNITY: JEW AND GENTILE
Kaylor, R. David
Kaylor's theological interpretation of Romans proposes that covenantal assumptions underlie Paul's theology and Christology...that God acted in Christ to unite Jew and Gentile in one covenant community. 

BK C04 013C1
PAUL, THE APOSTLE TO AMERICA
Jewett, Robert
The author shows how Paul engages and challenges American society in unexpected ways. Important trends in American culture are brought into interaction with freshly discovered aspects of Pauline thought. 

BK C04 032C1
REFLECTIONS ON THE BEATITUDES
Junkin, E. Dixon
Designed to accompany a series of reflections on the Beatitudes written for the 1995-96 Presbyterian Planning Calendar. It is designed for individual or group use, may be adapted for use in retreat settings, church school classes, etc. 

BK C04 014C1
SAINT PAUL AND THE MOVIES
Jewett, Robert
This study provides notes from theologians and film critics, giving a fascinating entry into Pauline theology. Could be used as a 12-week study, includes scripture index. 

BK C04 029C1
SPIRIT, GOSPEL, CULTURES: BIBLE STUDIES ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Marshall, Celia Brewer
This book is divided into seven chapters designed to help churches, local groups and individuals to reread the book of Acts in a way that will challenge and enlighten their reflection between the gospel and human culture. 

BK C04 023C1
STORYTELLER'S COMPANION TO THE BIBLE-JOHN
Stanton, Graham, N.
The format of the book guides you through a process of storytelling. First, a key theme is offered to focus the story. Then the story is presented from the Revised English Bible. The comments on the story are followed by an imaginative retelling, and parallel stories are inserted to offer hints about plot, characters, and setting that will improve the retelling.

BK C04 031C1
WEEKEND THAT CHANGED THE WORLD-MYSTERY OF JERUSALEM'S EMPTY TOMB
Walker, Peter
This book answers key questions that surround Jesus' death and argues that the events of that fateful weekend in Jerusalem changed the world forever. Maps, drawings, color photographs make this a documentary of the events of Jesus' final days on earth.

BK C04 030C1
WHO IS JESUS?
Crossan, John Dominic
The author addresses such subjects as Jesus' conception to the miracles, his baptism, his resurrection, and more. He attempts to help readers understand the life and death of Jesus in a way that goes far beyond the Gospels and the legend, and lights the way to a greater appreciation of Jesus' lasting impact on our lives. 

BK C04 003C1
WHO IS THE CHRIST?
Kaylor, R. David
This Horizons Bible study for 1994-1995 attempts to help answer the question, "Who is the Christ?" by examining the way Christ is spoken of in the letters of the New Testament. 

BK C04 015C1
WINDOWS ON THE WORLD OF JESUS
Malina, Bruce J.
The author leads readers to a more culturally sensitive understanding of the ways people thought, felt, and behaved in a social world not their own, through deliberate use of anachronistic episodes (windows). 

BK C04 016C1
WISDOM AND WIT OF RABBI JESUS
Pipps, William E.
Pipps gives a broader perspective of Jesus, showing that he differed from traditional ancient wisdom with his rejection of the ideas of female inferiority, nationalistic prejudices, and intolerance of the unlearned. 

BK C04 017C1
WRITTEN ALSO FOR OUR SAKE
Aageson, James W.
The author likens interpretation to a conversation and uses Paul as a model for illustrating this. In Paul's case, interpretation is a conversation between two people, Paul and scripture. 

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