The New Testament Gospels and Acts: An Introduction

The New Testament Gospels and Acts: An Introduction

by Andrew R. Guffey

History Christianity

Season 3

The Gospel According to Mark

This lecture is an orientation to the Gospel according to Mark.

What is a Gospel?

In this lecture we explore the genre of the Gospels, and how understanding their literary formation can help us find meaning in them.

Season 2

Contexts of Interpretation

In this lecture, I discuss why attention to contexts of interpretation--the horizon of the text and our horizon as interpreters--is crucial to the work of biblical interpretation.

Jewish Contexts

In this lecture we look at the Jewish contexts of Jesus and the early Christians, the Gospels and Acts.

Graeco-Roman Context

In this lecture, we look at the Graeco-Roman context of Jesus and the early Christians, the Gospels and Acts.

Season 1

Basics of Biblical Interpretation

In this episode we continue our discussion of Hugh of St. Victor and look at the Michael Gorman textbook to guide us in the goal and practice of biblical interpretation.

Development of the Canon and the Fourfold Gospel

In this episode, I explore briefly the development of the New Testament Canon and the shaping of the fourfold Gospel.

Introduction to the Course

Welcome to Introduction to Gospels and Acts! For this session, please look over the syllabus.