Introduction to the New Testament
March 15 & 22, 2026
Class Description
In this two-week series, Dr. Christy Cobb will introduce the New Testament focusing on the historical background, authorship, and canonization. We will begin with the Gospels and Acts; Dr. Cobb will highlight a few passages from the gospels in order to consider the similarities and differences of the four canonical gospels. We will also consider the textual connections between the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. In the second week, we will turn to Paul’s letters, other letters (general and pastoral), and the book of Revelation. In both classes Dr. Cobb will cover the dating, authorship, location, and genre of the books of the New Testament in order to provide a foundation for future study. Finally, she will also briefly cover the process of canonization for the New Testament.
About Christy Cobb
Christy Cobb is associate professor of Christianity at University of Denver. Cobb is the author of Slavery, Gender, Truth, and Power in Luke-Acts and Other Ancient Narratives (2019). She is also the co-editor of Ancient Slavery in New Testament Contexts (2022) and a volume entitled Sex, Violence, and Early Christian Texts (2022). A member of the editorial board for the Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion, Cobb’s research and teaching interests include slavery, gender, sexuality, early Christian families, Acts, and the Apocryphal Acts.