
Readings from the First-Century World - Primary Sources for New Testament Study
Primary Sources for New Testament Study
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Published on 1. December 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-8010-2157-2 (ISBN)
Description
Though an understanding of the historical/cultural environment of the New Testament is essential for critical interpretation, acquiring such information can be a daunting task. Readings from the First-Century World: Primary Sources for New Testament Study skillfully guides users through this challenging terrain. The selections are designed as a vehicle to move the learner with little or no knowledge of ancient sources to a basic understanding of the significant authors and texts. Readings from a variety of genres give insight into the archaeological, theological, and sociological background of the New Testament world. Among the many contributions are works by Tacitus, Josephus, and Philo. Proposed list: Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey Readings from the Ancient Near East: Primary Sources for Old Testament Study Encountering the Book of Genesis Encountering the Psalms Encountering the Prophecy of Isaiah Encountering the Gospel of John Encountering the Epistle to the Romans Encountering the Epistle to the Hebrews
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Reading Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8010-2157-2 (9780801021572)
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Walter A. Elwell is professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton Graduate School. His Ph.D. is from the University of Edinburgh.
Robert W. Yarbrough is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary and has translated several major volumes. His Ph.D. is from the University of Aberdeen.
Robert W. Yarbrough is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary and has translated several major volumes. His Ph.D. is from the University of Aberdeen.