The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament

Although Scripture cannot be reduced to a mere piece of human writing there is much to gain by paying careful attention to the historical literary and theological dimensions of the biblical text. For this reason The Cradle the Cross and the Crown is offered to the serious New Testament student who seeks to better understand and share Gods word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Across nearly one thousand pages it thoroughly introduces all twenty-seven New Testament books and closely examines Christs incarnation and virgin birth the heart of His ministry shown so vividly in the Gospels Passion Narratives and the triumphant return of Jesus and our eternal reign with Him as depicted in Revelation. "Simply an outstanding work. Its up-to-date research alone makes The Cradle the Cross and the Crown an invaluable resource. Add to this its comprehensive survey of the crucial issues related to New Testament studies and you have a textbook well suited for the college or seminary classroom." --Daniel L. Akin president Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest NC "Among the finest such studies of recent decades in classic matters of New Testament introduction. What sets it apart includes: (1) attention to theology and the history of interpretation; (2) extended presentation of the history of New Testament times and the rise of the canon; (3) appropriate rigor; (4) frequently creative layout features; and (5) conceptual clarity. Beyond an impressive digest of scholarship it is an appeal to faithful appropriation of the New Testaments message." --Robert W. Yarbrough professor of New Testament and department chair Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Deerfield IL "Clear thorough up to date and engaging all the contemporary alternatives people are putting forward . . . discerning and judicious. Well done and highly recommended." --Darrell L. Bock research professor of New Testament Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas TX "The Cradle the Cross and the Crown sets a new standard for excellence among textbooks dealing with New Testament introduction (and) offers a veritable gold mine of information often found only in several texts. A distinctively unique textbook that displays not only careful and balanced scholarship but is lucidly written and user friendly." --Richard D. Patterson emeritus professor Liberty University Lynchburg VA