1 Introduction: Why Study the New Testament?
2. From Stories to Canon
3 The Greco-Roman World
4 Judaism in the First Century
5 The New Testament as History
6 The Gospel of Mark
7 The Gospel of Matthew
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8 The Gospel of Thomas
9 The Gospel of Luke
10 The Acts of the Apostles
11 Johannine Christianity: The Gospel
12 Johannine Christianity: The Letters
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13 The Historical Jesus
14 Paul as Missionary
15 Paul as Pastor
16 Paul as Jewish Theologian
17 Paul’s Disciples
18 Arguing with Paul?
19 The “Household” Paul: The Pastorals
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20 The “Anti-household” Paul: Thecla
21 Interpreting Scripture: Hebrews
22 Interpreting Scripture: Medieval Interpretations
23 Apocalyptic and Resistance
24 Apocalyptic and Accommodation
25 Ecclesiastical Institutions: Unity, Martyrs, and Bishops
26 The “Afterlife” of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation