David A. deSilva (PhD, Emory University) is Trustees' Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio. He is the author of over fifteen books including 4 Maccabees (Septuagint Commentary Series); An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation; Introducing the Apocrypha: Context, Message and Significance; New Testament Themes; Perseverance in Gratitude: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on the Epistle "to the Hebrews"; Honor, Patronage, Kinship and Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture; and The Hope of Glory: Honor Discourse and New Testament Interpretation. He is also an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church.
"David deSilva has written the New Testament introduction that I
have wanted to use (and wish I had written). It is not only
readable and comprehensive, but it also incorporates the latest in
scholarly approaches to the New Testament. In this work we really
do discover the New Testament in its historical, rhetorical and
social context. Furthermore, it reads the New Testament as a
pastoral and practical work. What more could one ask for? What more
could one offer to students? I am indeed excited about this
work."--Peter H. Davids, Tyndale Theological Seminary (The
Netherlands)
"David deSilva provides us with a reliable, thorough and eminently
useful introduction to the New Testament that allows students to
experience the spiritual and historical significance of these
writings for communities of faith. . . . His writing is remarkably
clear and interesting, covering material of such significance that
many students will find here a textbook that they will want to
keep, one to which they will return repeatedly long after the
course is over."--Mark Allan Powell, Trinity Lutheran Seminary
"If the textbooks available are not adequate, write one that is!
This is precisely what David deSilva has done in his new
interdisciplinary introduction to the New Testament--to the benefit
of his students, and likewise for all who aspire to apply New
Testament content to the ministry needs of the world today. . . .
This book is highly recommended, and Professor deSilva is to be
thanked for welcoming the rest of us into his classroom!"--Paul N.
Anderson, George Fox University
"This compendious handbook to the New Testament writings will prove
an invaluable resource in the classroom and study. The approach is
lively and topical, with a special section devoted to the
application of scholarship to ministry--a feature not often found
in quality books like this. . . . In all, here is a volume that
carves for itself a distinctive place in what is an overcrowded
market, and will be welcomed by hard-pressed students and alert
pastors alike. Well done!"--Ralph P. Martin, Fuller Theological
Seminary
"This excellent introduction meets a special need, especially for
seminarians concerned about how their academic study of the New
Testament relates to ministry. David deSilva is conversant with a
wide range of scholarship for the entire New Testament canon, its
historical setting, and both traditional and more current
approaches to the text (including rhetorical, literary and social
approaches). His concern for ministry application is a valuable and
unique feature, and his extensive proficiency in the ancient
sources, already demonstrated in his earlier works, makes him an
especially trustworthy guide in this area."--Craig S. Keener,
Eastern Seminary
"This introduction helpfully and without apology attends to both
the intellectual and spiritual formation of the reader. . . . I am
happy to commend this introduction to a whole range of
readers--students, pastors and educated laypersons."--Ben
Witherington III, Asbury Theological Seminary
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