New Testament History: A Narrative Account (Hardback)
Essential to an understanding of the New Testament world is a comprehension of the individuals, events, and social movements that shaped the world from which Jesus and his followers emerged. Unfortunately, the accounts of Josephus and other early historians are complex and often leave students feeling over-whelmed and confused. New Testament History provides a worthy solution to this problem. A well-known expert on the social world of the New Testament, Ben Witherington offers an engaging look into the world that birthed the Christian faith.
In this succinct yet readable narrative, Witherington carries the reader from the intertestamental Maccabean wars to the reign of Domitian and the exile of John, focusing especially upon the life of Christ. Witherington closely explores the geographical, political, social, and religious influences that shaped the leaders and social movements of the day. The inferiority complex of Ale
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- SKU:9780801022937
- UPC:033500989131
- SKU10:0801022932
- Publisher:Baker Books
- Date Published:Nov 2001
- Pages:400
- Language:English
- Illustrated:Yes
- Weight lbs:1.71
- Dimensions:5.98 X 10.9 X 1.49
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