Behind the Scenes of the New Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts
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This authoritative volume brings together a team of world-class scholars to cover the full range of New Testament backgrounds studies in a concise, up-to-date, and comprehensive manner.
Drawing on the expertise of specialists in the areas of archaeological, historical, and biblical studies, this book provides concise treatments of a wide breadth of topics related to the world of the early Christ followers. The book offers compact overviews of key historical issues, facilitating enriched understandings of the significance and force of the texts of the New Testament within their original contexts.
Meant to be used alongside traditional literature-based canonical surveys, this one-stop introduction to New Testament backgrounds fills a gap in typical introduction to the Bible courses and is ideal for undergraduate or seminary classes. It is beautifully designed and includes photographs, line drawings, maps, charts, and tables, which will facilitate its use in the classroom.
- Draws on the expertise of specialists in the areas of archaeological, historical, and biblical studies
- Ideal for undergraduate or seminary classes
- Fills a gap in typical introduction to the Bible courses
- Part 1: Setting the Stage
- Part 2: Inhabiting the Stage
- Part 3: Themes on the Stage
It is difficult to imagine a more helpful guide to the world of the New Testament than this collection of accessible essays by world-class experts. Whether used as a main text, a supplemental text, a reference book, or a resource for research, this volume should be in the hands of everyone who studies the New Testament, from serious beginners to scholars.
—Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, St. Mary’s Seminary & University
Behind the Scenes of the New Testament is a masterful collection of pertinent, interesting essays that illuminate the Greco-Roman world and the New Testament texts’ engagement with it. Richly detailed and brilliantly written, each essay provides the latest research on its topic. Scholars and students alike will discover insightful gems in the vast array of subjects covered. This volume should be used by every New Testament introduction course.
—Lynn H. Cohick, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Houston Christian University
Readers of the New Testament often bring an earnest piety to the act of interpretation, but without respect for the moment in which God chose to issue that communication, piety alone can lead one astray. This volume protects against that kind of misinterpretation. Comprehensive in the subjects covered, Behind the Scenes of the New Testament features deeply respected and exciting scholars who equip biblical interpreters with the cultural wisdom to read well. The chapters and bibliographies are succinct and rich, ensuring that they will be read and will propel readers to go deeper. This book will inspire the joy of discovering the world of the New Testament, transforming naive piety into incarnational faith.
—Amy Peeler, Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College
- Title: Behind the Scenes of the New Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts
- Authors: T. J. Lang, Elizabeth E. Shively, Bruce W. Longenecker
- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 516
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. › Criticism, etc
- ISBNs: 9781540964472, 9781493447664, 9781493447671, 1540964477, 1493447661, 149344767X
- Resource ID: LLS:SCNSNWHSTCNTXTS
- Resource Type: text.monograph.introduction.new-testament
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-11-26T21:06:37Z
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