A Historical Introduction to the New Testament (1963) by Robert M. Grant is a scholarly work that analyzes the New Testament writings in the context of early church history. The book focuses on a specific introduction, which addresses historical questions such as authorship, date of composition, source, purpose, and place of writing of the New Testament books. Grant uses a historical-critical method to analyze the text, rejecting a purely theological approach without a basis in historical logic. Emphasizing that New Testament literature was produced by members of the Church, within the Church, and for the use of the Church, the context of early church life is crucial.