Craig Blomberg's comprehensive introduction emerged from his decades of teaching New Testament at Denver Seminary, addressing the need for an accessible yet scholarly guide to the second half of the New Testament canon. Written for students and pastors who require more depth than popular commentaries provide but less technical detail than specialized monographs demand, this work spans from Luke's account of the early church through John's apocalyptic vision.
Blomberg systematically examines each book from Acts through Revelation, attending to historical context, literary structure, theological themes, and contemporary application. He navigates complex interpretive questions with careful attention to both ancient context and modern relevance, addressing issues like the nature of apostolic authority in Acts, the development of Pauline theology across his letters, the distinctive concerns of the general epistles, and the symbolic language of Revelation. Throughout, Blomberg maintains an evangelical commitment to biblical authority while engaging seriously with critical scholarship, demonstrating how careful exegesis serves both academic rigor and pastoral application.
The work has served as a standard textbook in evangelical seminaries and Bible colleges, valued for its balance of scholarly precision and practical accessibility. Blomberg's reputation as both a careful exegete and clear communicator has made this introduction influential among pastors and teachers who need reliable guidance through the complexities of the New Testament's latter half. The book continues to shape how evangelical students approach these texts, providing tools for both interpretation and application.
Who should read this: Seminary students, pastors, and serious Bible study leaders who need a thorough yet accessible guide to Acts through Revelation will find this invaluable. Those seeking either popular devotional material or highly technical critical commentary should look elsewhere.
From Pentecost to Patmos
by Craig Blomberg
Craig Blomberg's comprehensive introduction emerged from his decades of teaching New Testament at Denver Seminary, addressing the need for an accessible yet scholarly guide to the second half of the New Testament canon. Written for students and pastors who require more depth than popular commentaries provide but less technical detail than specialized monographs demand, this work spans from Luke's account of the early church through John's apocalyptic vision.
Blomberg systematically examines each book from Acts through Revelation, attending to historical context, literary structure, theological themes, and contemporary application. He navigates complex interpretive questions with careful attention to both ancient context and modern relevance, addressing issues like the nature of apostolic authority in Acts, the development of Pauline theology across his letters, the distinctive concerns of the general epistles, and the symbolic language of Revelation. Throughout, Blomberg maintains an evangelical commitment to biblical authority while engaging seriously with critical scholarship, demonstrating how careful exegesis serves both academic rigor and pastoral application.
The work has served as a standard textbook in evangelical seminaries and Bible colleges, valued for its balance of scholarly precision and practical accessibility. Blomberg's reputation as both a careful exegete and clear communicator has made this introduction influential among pastors and teachers who need reliable guidance through the complexities of the New Testament's latter half. The book continues to shape how evangelical students approach these texts, providing tools for both interpretation and application.
Who should read this: Seminary students, pastors, and serious Bible study leaders who need a thorough yet accessible guide to Acts through Revelation will find this invaluable. Those seeking either popular devotional material or highly technical critical commentary should look elsewhere.