This is the first title in a major series of text books for students. Subjects covered include The Historical Context of the New Testament, The Religious Scene in First Century Palestine, What are the Gospels? Using the Gospels Today, The Historicity of the Gospels, Methods of Interpretation. Parables, Miracles, Apocalyptic, The Quest for the Historical Jesus, Understanding the Gospels Today, The Teaching and Aims of Jesus, The Life of Jesus in the light of History, as well as introductions to all four Gospels and Acts.