This volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of di

This authoritative volume brings together a team of world-class scholars to cover the full range of Old Testament backgrounds studies in a concise, up-to-date,

Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the study of background materials relating to Scripture. More and more Christians are seeking out resources that wi

In this book, Calvin Roetzel explores the social, political, religious, and intellectual environment of the New Testament writers. Roetzel maps the major featur

This useful, concise introduction to the worlds around the New Testament focuses on seven key moments in the centuries before and after Jesus. It enlightens rea