Readings from the First-Century World: Primary Sources for New Testament Study (Encountering Biblical Studies | EBS)

by Walter A. Elwell; Robert W. Yarbrough

Publisher:

Baker

, 1998

Overview

Though an understanding of the historical/cultural environment of the New Testament is essential for critical interpretation, acquiring such information can be a daunting task. Readings from the First-Century World: Primary Sources for New Testament Study skillfully guides users through this challenging terrain.

The selections are designed as a vehicle to move the learner with little or no knowledge of ancient sources to a basic understanding of the significant authors and texts. Readings from a variety of genres give insight into the archaeological, theological, and sociological background of the New Testament world. Among the many contributions are works by Tacitus, Josephus, and Philo.

Proposed list:

• Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey
• Readings from the Ancient Near East: Primary Sources for Old Testament Study
• Encountering the Book of Genesis
• Encountering the Psalms
• Encountering the Prophecy of Isaiah
• Encountering the Gospel of John
• Encountering the Epistle to the Romans
• Encountering the Epistle to the Hebrews

Key Features

• Draws together a collection of readings to help move readers with little or no knowledge of ancient literature related to the NT to a basic understanding of some major authors and texts
• Seeks to provide tools and resources that will allow for a better understanding of the New Testament
• Seeks to be useful as a companion volume for a freshman or sophomore level college text

Contents

The Gospels and Jesus

• The Land of Palestine
• The History of the Jews
• Groups of People
• The Religious Life of the Jews
• Religious Ideas in Judaism
• Jesus Outside of the New Testament

Acts and Paul

• Acts
• Romans-Galatians
• Ephesians-Philemon

General Epistles and Revelation

• Hebrews-2 Peter
• 1 John-Revelation

Praise for Readings from the First-Century World

The authors are to be credited with accomplishing what they set out to do. New Testament teachers will find these books a great resource and their students will find these works interesting reading.

--Douglas J. Culver, Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin

A worthwhile addition to the library of any Christian seeking to understand the broader world in which Israelite history took place. . . . Arnold and Beyer have succeeded in their purpose of making available to the nonexpert a very respectable entrée into the world of ancient Israel.

--Michael J. Williams, Calvin Theological Journal

This is a timely and very user-friendly volume, and deserves a wide audience.

--Canadian Evangelical Review

Product Details

• Title: Readings from the First-Century World: Primary Sources for New Testament Study
• Authors: Walter A. Elwell, Robert W. Yarbrough
• Series: Encountering Biblical Studies
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 1998
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 223
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Church history › Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600--Sources; Bible › Quotations
• ISBN: 080102157
• Resource ID: LLS:RDNGSFRSTCNTRST
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-06-30T01:59:27Z