Joy in the New Testament
Joy in the New Testament by William G. Morrice, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers on August 20, 2020, explores the theme of joy as expressed in the New Testament. This 174-page book delves into the various words and concepts that convey the joy stemming from belief in the Good News of Jesus Christ, highlighting the message of optimism that accompanies the Christian gospel.
In this edition, Morrice examines the distinctive contributions of each New Testament writer and the different groups of texts, revealing a rich tapestry of expressions related to Christian joy. The book addresses the historical context of despair into which Jesus was born and contrasts it with the joy that his arrival signifies. Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of the religious and biblical studies surrounding the New Testament, focusing on how joy is intricately woven into its teachings.
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A heavy burden of despair weighed down the world into which Jesus was born. But his advent brought a “conquering, newborn joy” which finds expression in Christian experience and theology. “From beginning to end,” says William Morrice in this book, “the message of the New Testament is one of joy: for it declares the ‘good news’ of the Christian gospel.”
Morrice here focuses on the various words used in the New Testament to express the joy that comes from belief in the Good News of Jesus Christ. He shows how the New Testament contains a rich profusion of words reflecting aspects of Christian joy. In addition, he examines the distinctive contribution made by each writer and within each group of New Testament books.
“Today,” writes A.M. Hunter in his Foreword, “when we live in a modern world where men’s hearts again fail them for fear of what may be in store for mankind, Dr. Morrice’s book is a rousing recall of that radiant optimism which began with the coming of Christ and which fills the pages of the New Testament.”
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