A Canonical and Synthetical Approach. Studying the theology of the New Testament can be a daunting task. Each of the twenty-seven books, written by various authors, has its own theological emphasis and nuances. How do we elicit a coherent message from such theological diversity, especially given that some of the theological statements in the NT seem to be at odds with one another? Is such an endeavor achievable or even valid? Theology of the New Testament takes a balanced approach in response to these challenges.
Thielman presents a theology of the NT that is careful to take into account the cultural and historical circumstances surrounding each book and the NT as a whole. He not only examines each book's theological content individually, but also in relation to the rest of the NT, particularly within each of the three theological units that comprise the NT: the gospels and Acts, the Pauline epistles, and the general epistles and Revelation. This canonical and synthetic approach honors both the theological diversity of the various books and the
theological connections between the books. In the end, Thielman finds a unified
theological vision of the NT, anchored in the centrality of Jesus Christ. 'Thielman's Theology of the New Testament is an outstanding achievement. The book is marked by scholarly depth, exegetical rigor, and theological profundity. Both students and professors will profit immensely from this lucid treatment of the theology contained in the New
Testament documents.' - Thomas R. Schreiner 'An accessible presentation of the key theological points of the New Testament books by an accomplished New Testament scholar and teacher. Its clear style, lucid organization, and sound theological insight make it a prime resource for serious students in both the academy and the church.'