--- product_id: 47090872 title: "An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library)" price: "KD 15.80" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47090872-an-introduction-to-the-new-testament-the-abridged-edition-anchor store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) **Price:** KD 15.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) - **How much does it cost?** KD 15.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47090872-an-introduction-to-the-new-testament-the-abridged-edition-anchor) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A long-awaited abridgement of Raymond Brown’s classic and best-selling introduction to the New Testament Since its publication in 1997, Raymond Brown’s Introduction to the New Testament has been widely embraced by modern readers seeking to understand the Christian Bible. Acknowledged as a paragon of New Testament studies in his lifetime, Brown was a gifted communicator who wrote with ease and clarity. Abridged by Marion Soards, who worked with Brown on the original text, this new, concise version maintains the essence and centrist interpretation of the original without tampering with Brown’s perspective, insights, or conclusions. The biblical writings themselves remain the focus, but there are also chapters dealing with the nature, origin, and interpretation of the New Testament texts, as well as chapters concerning the political, social, religious, and philosophical world of antiquity. Furthermore, augmenting Brown’s commentary on the New Testament itself are topics such as the Gospels’ relationship to one another; the form and function of ancient letters; Paul’s thought and life, along with his motivation, legacy, and theology; a reflection on the historical Jesus; and a survey of relevant Jewish and Christian writings. This comprehensive, reliable, and authoritative guidebook is now more accessible for novices, general readers, Bible study groups, ministers, scholars, and students alike. Review: Perfect for the Scholar - So I actually have the original one Brown wrote and was going to use that for class....only it's super thick and we have to take notes on our chapters that we read. I finally caved and got this one, thankfully it was abridged by Brown too so I didn't have to feel like I was betraying a scholar and his words. This was perfect for my Gospels and Acts class. Review: Excellent book for all levels of interest in the New Testament - It's very comprehensive in its analysis and explanations of the texts. Brown did an admirable job providing insights into the daily lives and routines of the gospel writers, Pauline letters and the pastoral letters. I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in understanding the New Testament context rather than just by the daily readings and/or Sunday sermons. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #113,422 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #152 in New Testament Criticism & Interpretation #274 in New Testament Commentaries #487 in New Testament Bible Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 137 Reviews | ## Images ![An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BwsVsDTPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the Scholar *by T***G on May 4, 2024* So I actually have the original one Brown wrote and was going to use that for class....only it's super thick and we have to take notes on our chapters that we read. I finally caved and got this one, thankfully it was abridged by Brown too so I didn't have to feel like I was betraying a scholar and his words. This was perfect for my Gospels and Acts class. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book for all levels of interest in the New Testament *by A***R on February 6, 2017* It's very comprehensive in its analysis and explanations of the texts. Brown did an admirable job providing insights into the daily lives and routines of the gospel writers, Pauline letters and the pastoral letters. I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in understanding the New Testament context rather than just by the daily readings and/or Sunday sermons. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very helpful *by B***B on March 19, 2019* A very helpful study of the New Testament. I recommend it to anyone who wants to go deeper into this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47090872-an-introduction-to-the-new-testament-the-abridged-edition-anchor](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47090872-an-introduction-to-the-new-testament-the-abridged-edition-anchor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*