The World of the New Testament

The World of the New TestamentThis volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of distinguished specialists to introduce the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church. Contributors include renowned scholars such as Lynn H. Cohick, David A. deSilva, James D. G. Dunn, and Ben Witherington III. The book includes

and sexuality in the Song of Songs

the Dead Sea Scrolls

Carroll highlights key ethical concerns of the three prophets most associated with social critique--Amos

His work is sufficiently broad to be a useful summary of early Christian history and the expansive strokes of doctrinal debate and development and provides a clear presentation of early Christian thought

This concise yet solid introduction to cultural anthropology helps readers explore and understand this crucial issue from a Christian perspective

edited by leading pastoral theologian Jason Byassee

especially in light of missional ecclesiology

and formation

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It also contains a glossary of trinitarian terms and an annotated bibliography of major works on the doctrine of God

but few have considered the continuing influence of Friedrich Nietzsche

"This book will become a standard reference tool for all serious students of the Bible