New 2016 Specification AS Level New Testament Studies for Edexcel

This book covers all the 1st year content on New Testament Studies for the new 2016 A-Level Edexcel specification for the Religious Studies A-Level. It provides detailed and thorough notes to cover all of the specification broadly, but formatted in a way to make it as easy to understand as possible and information split into bullet-pointed sections to make revision as easy as possible. This book is your solution to getting above and beyond an A grade. The book covers prophecy regarding the Messiah; the world of the first century and the significance of this context for the life and work of Jesus; the prologue in John; titles of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospel and selected 'I am' sayings in John; miracles and signs; interpreting the text; and the purpose and authorship of the fourth gospel. It also includes revision tips, essay tips and practice questions at the back of the book to help you be successful in your examination.