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 readers about the beginnings of the Christian movement, showing how religious, political, and economic factors were interwoven in the fabric of the New Testament world.
Leading New Testament scholar Warren Carter has a record of providing student-friendly texts. This introduction offers a "big picture" focus and is logically and memorably organized around seven events, which Carter uses as launching pads to discuss larger cultural dynamics and sociohistorical realities that were in some way significant for followers of Jesus and the New Testament. Photos and maps are included.
- ISBN10 0801039169
- ISBN13 9780801039164
- Publish Date 15 February 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Baker Publishing Group
- Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
- Format Paperback
- Pages 184
- Language English