Yale University Library Research Guides: New Testament Studies: Home

Welcome

Welcome to the New Testament Studies Guide. You will find:

Recommended New Testament editions and translations.
Reference materials like commentaries, journals, and electronic resources.
Exegesis methods and approaches.
Ancient language and historical information.

With this guide you can:

Conduct research for a class.
Improve your exegesis paper.
Prepare for a sermon.

General Research Tools

New Testament Introductions

The New Testament:A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings 7th Edition by Bart D. Ehrman A standard textbook across American universities. Historical and contextual focus to the origins of the New Testament in terms of its component books. Editions vary primarily in terms of pictures, and a little information is added from edition to edition.
An Introduction to the New Testament by Raymond E. Brown Standard textbook used in YDS’ New Testament Interpretation (NTI) course. Less historical focus than Ehrman. Primarily concerned with internal thematic, organizational, and theological consistency of NT books. Online available.
Introduction to the New Testament (Online) by Helmut Koester A midway between Brown's and Ehrman's introduction, this two-volume introduction investigates NT books textually and contextually. A bit dated, but a great avenue into foundational European NT scholarship.
Reading the New Testament by Pheme Perkins Of the options listed, this book is more accessible in terms of (shorter) length, avoidance of jargon, and modern interests.

Key Resources at a Glance

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
New Testament Abstracts
Religious and Theological Abstracts
T&T Clark Jesus Library A database that offers students and scholars of religion and biblical studies core resources for studying the life of Jesus and his impact in history and culture. The resource contains a brand new reference work on the Reception of Jesus in the First Three Centuries as well as topical articles commissioned exclusively for the resource, written by leading academics.

New Testament Book by Library of Congress Call Number

A unique call number identifies each book of the New Testament. To browse library bookshelves to survey available books pertinent to your book of interest, find the relevant call number.

Ask the front circulation desk for the location of a call number. Also check the Towbridge Reference Room or Pope Reading Room for materials.

General New Testament: BS 2333

Gospels and Acts: BS 2548

Gospels: BS 2549

Matthew: BS 2570

Mark: BS 2580

Luke & Acts: BS 2589

Luke: 2590

John: BS 2610

Acts: BS 2626

General Epistles: BS 2630

Pauline Epistles: BS 2640

Romans: BS 2660

Corinthians: BS 2670

Galatians: BS 2680

Ephesians: BS 2690

Philippians: BS 2700

Colossians: BS 2710

Thessalonians: BS 2720

Pastoral Epistles: BS 2730

Timothy: BS 2740

Titus: BS 2750

Philemon: BS 2760

Hebrews: BS 2770

Catholic Epistles: BS 2777

James: BS 2780

Peter: BS 2790

John: BS 2800

Jude: BS 2810

Revelation: BS 2820

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