Behind the Scenes of the New Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1540964477 ISBN 13: 9781540964472

Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2024

Synopsis

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 in 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.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce W. Longenecker (PhD, University of Durham) is the W. W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He previously taught at the University of St. Andrews, the University of Cambridge, and Durham University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Thinking through Paul: A Survey of His Life, Letters, and Theology; The Cross before Constantine: The Early Life of a Christian Symbol; Philippians and Philemon in the Paideia commentary series; and the bestselling The Lost Letters of Pergamum.<br /><br />Elizabeth Shively (PhD, Emory University) is professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas.<br /><br />T. J. Lang (PhD, Duke University) is senior lecturer in New Testament studies and codirector of the Institute for Bible, Theology, and Hermeneutics at the University of St. Andrews in St. Andrews, Scotland.

From the Back Cover

"Should be in the hands of everyone who studies the New Testament"

"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, St. Mary's Seminary & University

"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."
--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. Each of the well-researched, accessible essays illuminates historical and cultural dimensions of the New Testament world. 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

"Students of early Christianity require a strong familiarity with the wealth of historical, philosophical, social, and political material that informed the writers of the New Testament. To that end, 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

"In this comprehensive compendium, the editors of Behind the Scenes of the New Testament have gathered an impressive array of scholars with expertise in the historical and cultural milieu of the New Testament. 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

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540964477
• ISBN 13: 9781540964472
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 496
• Editor: Longenecker Bruce W., Shively Elizabeth E., Lang T. J.