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The New Testament in Antiquity, 2nd Edition

A Survey of the New Testament within Its Cultural Contexts
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The New Testament in Antiquity, 2nd Edition by Gene L. Green and Gary M. Burge offers an in-depth exploration of the historical, cultural, and religious contexts of the New Testament era. It connects early Christian texts to the ancient world, providing insights into how those factors influenced the development and teachings within the New Testament. This book serves as a scholarly resource for understanding the backdrop against which the early Christian scriptures emerged.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the historical, cultural, and social contexts of early Christianity. It offers a comprehensive understanding of how the New Testament texts interacted with the ancient world, making it ideal for both students and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the biblical era.

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This completely revised and updated second edition of The New Testament in Antiquity skillfully develops how Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures formed the essential environment in which the New Testament authors wrote their books and letters.

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Opens a window into the first-century world—so that you can better understand the New Testament.

When we look at particular New Testament passages, asking questions about culture may lead us to entirely new levels of understanding. Understanding the land, history, and culture of the ancient world brings remarkable new insights into how we read the New Testament itself.

This completely revised and updated second edition of The New Testament in Antiquity skilfully develops how Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures formed the essential environment in which the New Testament authors wrote their books and letters.

Features include:

  • Nearly 500 full colour photos, charts, maps, and drawings.
  • Easy-to-understand call-outs and sidebars that integrate the book's material with issues of interpretation, discussion questions, and bibliographies.
  • Questions for discussion and further study.

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With comprehensive features like visual illustrations, maps, and detailed timelines, The New Testament in Antiquity, 2nd Edition is lauded for its accessibility and engaging style, making it a valuable resource for both students and professors. Reviewers praise its balance of academic rigour and approachable presentation, noting the enhancements in the revised edition that elevate its effectiveness in introducing students to New Testament studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310531326

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Zondervan Academic

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 1396g

Pages: 624

About the Author

Noah Toly (Ph.D., University of Delaware) is Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Politics & International Relations at Wheaton College. He is editor of the Routledge series Cities and Global Governance and has co-authored and co-edited several other books including Understanding Jacques Ellul and Keeping God’s Earth: The Global Environment in Biblical Perspective.

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