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The World of the New Testament /
The writers of the New Testament concentrated on the person and work of Jesus and on the spread of the church through His followers. The World of the New Testament discusses the historical, geographic, and political environment in which Christianity developed and grew. New Testament History The Greeks and Hellenism Jesus Christ The Apostles The Early Church New Testament Chronology The Romans Jews in New Testament Times Paul and His Journeys The World of the New Testament draws upon the latest knowledge of archaeologists, historians, language specialists, and theologians. Other books in the Nelson Bible Handbook series include All the People and Places of the Bible, Daily Life in Bible Times, and The World of the Old Testament.
216 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1982
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June 3, 2015
"The World of the New Testament" is a Bible Handbook. The book was printed 33 years ago, and there are plenty of newer handbooks that cover similar information. But, since I just read this one, here's a quick review.
The handbook gave a brief overview of the events of the Old Testament and the Inter-testament Period. It described the political and religious groups mentioned in the gospels and gave information about how the Greek and Roman cultures influenced Jewish culture at the time of the New Testament. It briefly discussed the chronology for New Testament events. It talked about Paul's journeys and what tradition says happened to the 12 disciples.
The information is good, but it didn't strike me as so wonderful that I'd recommend you track down a copy instead of buying a newer Bible Handbook.
The handbook gave a brief overview of the events of the Old Testament and the Inter-testament Period. It described the political and religious groups mentioned in the gospels and gave information about how the Greek and Roman cultures influenced Jewish culture at the time of the New Testament. It briefly discussed the chronology for New Testament events. It talked about Paul's journeys and what tradition says happened to the 12 disciples.
The information is good, but it didn't strike me as so wonderful that I'd recommend you track down a copy instead of buying a newer Bible Handbook.
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