Bible
Behind the Scenes of the New Testament
Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts Bruce W. Longenecker, Elizabeth E. Shively, and T. J. Lang, editors This authoritative volume brings together a team of world-class scholars to cover the full range of New Testament backgrounds in a concise, up-to-date, and comprehensive manner. Meant to be used alongside traditional 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. “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, St. Mary’s Seminary & University “This book will inspire the joy of discovering the world of the New Testament.” —Amy Peeler, Wheaton College “A must-have resource for students, pastors, scholars, and teachers wanting to study the New Testament texts in light of their ancient contexts. Readers will gain insight on how to connect these dimensions to their interpretation of the New Testament.” —Janette H. Ok, Fuller Theological Seminary “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. This volume should be used by every New Testament introduction course.” —Lynn H. Cohick, Houston Christian University “ Behind the Scenes of the New Testament comprehensively covers a breadth of material drawn from the cultural encyclopedia of the era. I will definitely use this volume with my students!” —Christopher W. Skinner, Loyola University Chicago “Scholarly yet accessible, this volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for students and academics alike for many years to come.” —Brittany E. Wilson, Duke Divinity School
NOW AVAILABLE • 544 pp. • cloth • $54.99 • 9781540964472
Bruce W. Longenecker (PhD, University of Durham) is the W. W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University.
Elizabeth Shively (PhD, Emory University) is professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary, Baylor University.
T. J. Lang (PhD, Duke University) is senior lecturer in New Testa- ment studies and codirector of the Institute for Bible, Theology, and Hermeneutics at the University of St. Andrews.
ALSO AVAILABLE BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT 9780801097751 • $54.99c BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE BIBLE 2-VOLUME SET 9781540970152 • $99.95
This two-volume set includes Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament and Behind the Scenes of the New Testament .
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