THE NEW TESTAMENT

Summary of The New Testament by Ricky PerrittThis book is not a retelling of the Bible—it is an investigation into it.In The New Testament, Ricky Perritt examines the events, conversations, and teachings recorded in Scripture with a central question in mind:Who actually witnessed and recorded these moments?Beginning with well-known passages such as Gospel of Matthew Chapter 4—the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness—the book challenges readers to think critically about how these accounts were documented. When Scripture describes private moments, such as Jesus fasting alone for forty days or being tempted by the devil, the author asks:Who was there to hear it?Who wrote it down?And how did they know what was said?From there, the book expands into a broader exploration of the entire New Testament, questioning authorship, transmission, and the reliability of recorded events. Rather than dismissing Scripture, the book pushes for deeper understanding—encouraging readers to look beyond surface-level belief and consider the human element behind the text.Key themes include:The difference between firsthand and secondhand accountsThe role of oral tradition in early ChristianityThe possibility that some events were later reconstructedThe tension between faith and documented evidenceThe tone is direct, honest, and investigative—drawing on the author’s real-world background in observation, evidence, and questioning narratives.Ultimately, The New Testament invites readers to engage Scripture not just with faith, but with awareness, curiosity, and critical thought, asking them to reconsider not just what they believe—but how they came to believe it. Read more