1. Introduction : How to read the New Testament : What is 'the New Testament'?
Part I. History :
2. Reading historical documents historically : from historical criticisms to literary criticisms and back again
3. Contemporary historical approaches to the New Testament : identity and difference
4. Applying methods old and new
5. The quest for the historical Jesus
Part II. Revolutionary Origins of Christian Beliefs? :
6. The New Testament and the origins of major Christian theological ideas
7. Paul, the law, fatih and salvation : old perspectives, new perspectives, different perspectives
8. Paul's revolution for our times? : Paul and continental philosophy
Part III. Reception :
9. What is 'reception history'?
10. Methods and questions in reception history
11. How to read New Testament scholarship
Part IV. Extracts from New Testament Scholarship :
12. Scholars reading the New Testament.
Reading the New Testament : contemporary approaches by James G. Crossley. ISBN 9780415485319. Published by Routledge in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.