The New Testament Bible Survey class at WoodsEdge Community Church (www.woodsedge.org) covers all 27 books of the New Testament in 10 weeks. Classes are available in person or online. You can register here:
https://woodsedge.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/22420
The resources listed below build a foundation for the class and further study of the New Testament.
This 6-part podcast and the accompanying slides cover the Intertestamental Period (450 BCE to 63 BCE). Unlike how it is normally thought of in the church, this was a time of diverse religious growth and expression for Judaism as different groups attempted to formulate how to live in a Gentile-dominated world. There is an abundance of writings from this period – it was not a “time of silence” by any stretch of the imagination. The lessons explain how this diverse and conflicted period shaped the world of Jesus’ time: How the Intertestamental Period Shaped the New Testament
The Forgotten Bible Character: The Land Itself
This two-session lesson explores the geography of the land of Israel/Palestine and how the land itself shapes the biblical stories: The Forgotten Character of the Bible: The Land Itself
How Did We Get the Bible?
This slideshow explains how the Bible was recognized by the church as divinely inspired by God, why we can trust that today’s Bibles reflect the original documents, and why the Bible applies to us today.
List of Major Ancient Literature Primary Sources
The following is a list of the writings from the ancient period. This is not an exhaustive compilation.
List of Additional Class Reading
The following list is additional class reading for students with various levels of experience in theological studies, from introductory to advanced.
Theological Stray Dogs 
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