New Testament scholar Ben Witherington, author of "Is There a Doctor in the House?: An Insider's Story and Advice on becoming a Bible Scholar" (http://zndr.vn/wHDJMm) discusses the most exciting developments in the area of New Testament studies.

Many people assume that becoming a serious student of the Bible merely requires diligent study of English Bible translations, but biblical scholarship is much more complex. "Is There a Doctor in the House?" demonstrates what it takes to be a responsible Bible teacher, a well-published Bible scholar, or even a good student of the Bible: exacting knowledge of biblical languages and the languages in which most Bible scholarship is done; a love for history and archaeology; a sensitivity for literature and literary genres; and an understanding of theology, ethics, and ancient religions and philosophies. In one sense, every Bible scholar has to be a general practitioner—the foundation of biblical scholarship must be both broad and well built. Through the course of this book, Witherington invites would-be Bible experts to pursue excellence for the sake of the Bible's world-altering message. From students considering a Ph.D. to lay Bible teachers, "Is There a Doctor in the House?" promises to be an informative, engaging, and often humorous resource.