This course investigates the four Gospels and Acts and explores their content, purpose and background whereby students gain an understanding of the accounts of Jesus’ life and the message of salvation and the formation and development of the early church.

The students will be introduced to the literary characteristics, origin, social and religious environment of these books.  Special attention will be given to geography and background information of the Gospels and Acts. Pre-requisite: NT132 Introduction to New Testament.