Understanding the New Testament - Hardcover

Kee, Howard Clark; Young, Franklin Woodrow

 
9780139365911: Understanding the New Testament

Synopsis

By combining yses of the historical, cultural and literary features of Judaism and of the Greco-Roman world with careful examination of the writings that became known as the New Testament, this book offers direct insights into the origins of Christianity. KEY It includes religious aspirations of the Mediterranean peoples, including s at the turn of the eras, are sketched with detailed yses of the early Christian writings, and with attention to the social and cultural dimensions of groups by and for whom these works were produced. This book is used throughout the world and is translated into many languages.

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