<p><em>An Introduction to the Gospels and Acts</em> offers a concise, readable study of the first five books of the New Testament. Charles Puskas and David Crump (1) clearly explain the need for a historical-critical study of the texts; (2) Summarize source, form, and redaction criticism; and (3) lead readers through the texts, highlighting the various literary devices and themes, pointing out the political and religious context, and offering the scholarly consensus on the sources.</p> <p>Puskas and Crump's coverage of the Gospels and Acts throughout is clear, comprehensive, and -- with more than 300 endnotes -- well documented. Evenhanded and nonpolemic, this book will be valuable both for those with a previous foundation of biblical study and for students with no background in reading the Bible.</p>