NT Introduction II: Epistles and Revelation
Course Features:
This course, along with NT Introduction I, addresses the main aspects of each New Testament book, emphasizing the practical lessons each one provides. It highlights key thematic issues in each book and draws attention to critical matters that arise in the study of these texts. The survey of each book, along with a focus on authorship, date, historical background, integrity, authenticity, and canonicity, will familiarize the student with its content, structure, and main themes. This course will concentrate on the epistles and the book of Revelation, discussing issues related to authorship and pseudonymity.
This course, along with NT Introduction I, addresses the main aspects of each New Testament book, emphasizing the practical lessons each one provides. It highlights key thematic issues in each book and draws attention to critical matters that arise in the study of these texts. The survey of each book, along with a focus on authorship, date, historical background, integrity, authenticity, and canonicity, will familiarize the student with its content, structure, and main themes. This course will concentrate on the epistles and the book of Revelation, discussing issues related to authorship and pseudonymity.
Meet the Professor
Dr. Gerald Bilkes
Dr. Gerald Bilkes is a professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned his PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2002 and has a background in studying hermeneutics, the history of interpretation, and conversion in the Bible. Bilkes has received notable fellowships, including one from the United States Information Agency at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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