REL 221 - New Testament

1. Describe the literary forms of the New Testament.
2. Examine the historical context of the New Testament writings.
3. Discuss the moral implications of the literature of the New Testament.
4. Evaluate the religious significance of the New Testament writings.

1. Literary Forms
   1. Gospels
   2. Historical writing (Acts of the Apostles)
   3. Epistles
   4. Apocalyptic writing (Book of Revelation)
2. Historical Context
   1. The Greco-Roman world
   2. The world of Judaism
   3. The world of Jesus of Nazareth
3. Moral Implications of the Literature
   1. Corporate versus individual personality
   2. The New Covenant
   3. Universalism
4. Religious Significance
   1. Monotheism
   2. Salvation
   3. Missionary responsibility