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Chronological and Background Charts of the New Testament, Second Edition
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I desire to dedicate this book to three people:
Daniel Preston, my first-year Bible instructor at Tomlinson College, who inspired me toward serious Bible study;
Robert Gooch, a generous man of God who supported me through finances and prayer when I was in residence toward my doctorate;
Leta, my wife, who has been patient through many years of undergraduate and graduate work and the endless hours required to complete this book. She is my best critic and friend.
Contents
When working with the New Testament, one soon realizes the enormous amount of data within it. Many times it is difficult to see how the various factors mentioned in the New Testament relate to each other. Or other interesting questions may be raised: How many miracles are there, and what Gospels record them? When was Paul at Corinth? What books did Paul write on his second missionary journey? Who were the leading statesmen and thinkers in the Roman Empire during Christs ministry? One could go on.
Chronological and Background Charts of the New Testament will serve as a useful tool to Bible students in their search for answers to questions mentioned above, as well as to a myriad of other facts. Wayne House has put in one volume information that would take a library of books to give, in a format beneficial to all who read and study their Bible.
I hope many will utilize the materials in this book so that they will have a clear understanding of Gods message revealed in the Holy Scriptures.
Harold W. Hoehner
Distinguished Professor of New Testament
Dallas Theological Seminary
The first edition of Chronological and Background Charts of the New Testament was published more than a quarter-century ago. This was my very first book, one that continues to have value for students, pastors, and others in their study of the New Testament. This new edition updates some information and also corrects some minor errors, typos, and discrepancies.
I have also added a number of new charts that will prove helpful to the reader. These include various parallel and similarity charts, such as Luke and Acts, Matthew and Mark, Luke and Mark and Ephesians and Colossians, and 2 Peter and Jude. Some new charts deal with authorshipfor example, Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians, the Pastorals, and 2 Peter. Other new charts concern the date of Revelation and the Jesus Seminars perspectives on the Gospels.
I have been encouraged over the years by comments from students, pastors, and professors who have found the New Testament charts book helpful to them in their academic training and useful as a reference after college and seminary. It is truly gratifying to produce a book that has been of such value to tens of thousands.
I need to give appreciation to those who have made suggestions over the years, particularly students of mine who have used the book. Also, much thanks is due to the Rev. Bart Box, who as a student at New Orleans Baptist Seminary provided some important research work on the charts book. His assistance was invaluable. I also wish to thank research assistant Robert Drouhard, who helped me on the project.
I would be remiss not to thank again Stanley Gundry in suggesting the revision and Jim Ruark for his excellent editing work. I must also give my appreciation to Dr. Harold Hoehner of Dallas Theological Seminary and Dr. Craig Blomberg of Denver Seminary for carefully reviewing the first edition, making numerous corrections and suggestions about how to make the second edition a much better work.