Although Scripture cannot be reduced to a mere piece of human writing, there is much to gain by paying careful attention to the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the biblical text. For this reason, "The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown"is offered to the serious New Testament student who seeks to better understand and share God s word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). It thoroughly introduces all twenty-seven New Testament books and closely examines Christ s incarnation and virgin birth, the heart of His ministry shown so vividly in the Gospels Passion Narratives, and the triumphant return of Jesus and our eternal reign with Him as depicted in Revelation. The second edition includes additional information on how to interpret the Gospels and Acts, parables, and epistles, as well as an epilogue on the storyline of Scripture. Bibliographies and footnote documentation are updated throughout."