Bible Background Books

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Backgrounds of Early Christianity Backgrounds of Early Christianity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 588 ratings — published 1987
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Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bible-background)
avg rating 4.08 — 238 ratings — published 1995
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The New Testament and the People of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #1) The New Testament and the People of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bible-background)
avg rating 4.40 — 2,779 ratings — published 1991
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A Case for Historic Premillennialism: An Alternative to "Left Behind" Eschatology A Case for Historic Premillennialism: An Alternative to "Left Behind" Eschatology (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as bible-background)
avg rating 3.61 — 152 ratings — published 2009
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The Bible and the Land (Ancient Context, Ancient Faith) The Bible and the Land (Ancient Context, Ancient Faith)
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avg rating 4.24 — 54 ratings — published 2009
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Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.36 — 1,241 ratings — published 2006
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Studying the Ancient Israelites: A Guide to Sources and Methods Studying the Ancient Israelites: A Guide to Sources and Methods (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.12 — 49 ratings — published 2007
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Life in Biblical Israel (Library of Ancient Israel) Life in Biblical Israel (Library of Ancient Israel)
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avg rating 3.92 — 176 ratings — published 2002
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Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.31 — 7,821 ratings — published 2012
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Palestine in the Time of Jesus: Social Structures and Social Conflicts Palestine in the Time of Jesus: Social Structures and Social Conflicts (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.90 — 89 ratings — published 1998
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Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.47 — 3,122 ratings — published 2007
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Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and Collection Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and Collection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 89 ratings — published 2004
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The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring the Background of Early Christianity The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring the Background of Early Christianity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 248 ratings — published 1999
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The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology: Vol. 3 The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology: Vol. 3 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 5 ratings — published 1975
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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: A Gospel Call to Bold Enjoyment Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: A Gospel Call to Bold Enjoyment (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 50 ratings — published
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The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated (Short Studies in Biblical Theology) The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)
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avg rating 3.80 — 5 ratings — published
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Hear, My Son: Teaching Learning in Proverbs 1-9 (Volume 4) (New Studies in Biblical Theology) Hear, My Son: Teaching Learning in Proverbs 1-9 (Volume 4) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.92 — 96 ratings — published 1998
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What It Means to Be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church What It Means to Be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.51 — 1,690 ratings — published 2024
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Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness (Great Lives from God's Word, #3) Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness (Great Lives from God's Word, #3)
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avg rating 4.47 — 1,491 ratings — published 1995
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Jacob's Dozen: A Prophetic Look at the Tribes of Israel Jacob's Dozen: A Prophetic Look at the Tribes of Israel (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 59 ratings — published 1987
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Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 85 ratings — published
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Holman QuickSource Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls Holman QuickSource Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.26 — 82 ratings — published 2010
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AR151 Archaeology in Action: Jesus and Archaeology AR151 Archaeology in Action: Jesus and Archaeology (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
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40 Questions About the Text and Canon of the New Testament 40 Questions About the Text and Canon of the New Testament (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.75 — 12 ratings — published 2023
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Crucifixion: In the Ancient World and the Folly of the Message of the Cross (Facets) Crucifixion: In the Ancient World and the Folly of the Message of the Cross (Facets)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.21 — 317 ratings — published 1977
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Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Journey of Faith Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Journey of Faith (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.47 — 478 ratings — published 1988
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The Gods of the Nations: Studies in Ancient Near Eastern National Theology The Gods of the Nations: Studies in Ancient Near Eastern National Theology (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.98 — 48 ratings — published 1989
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Jesus through the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord Jesus through the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.35 — 2,806 ratings — published 2022
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The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.21 — 487 ratings — published
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Holy Bible, New King James Version Holy Bible, New King James Version (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.42 — 8,220 ratings — published
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How to Preach Apocalyptic (Preaching Biblical Literature) How to Preach Apocalyptic (Preaching Biblical Literature)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.00 — 2 ratings — published
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The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God (Short Studies in Biblical Theology) The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.08 — 195 ratings — published
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The Ultimate Proof of Creation The Ultimate Proof of Creation (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.44 — 551 ratings — published 2009
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The Lie: Evolution The Lie: Evolution (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.99 — 1,282 ratings — published 1987
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Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.43 — 136 ratings — published 2023
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The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.34 — 1,502 ratings — published
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The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series) The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.23 — 4,612 ratings — published 2009
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The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.03 — 1,764 ratings — published -200
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Lawless: An anthology of short stories inspired by the biblical book of Judges Lawless: An anthology of short stories inspired by the biblical book of Judges (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.41 — 39 ratings — published
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Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.92 — 574 ratings — published 1998
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The Gospel in Genesis: From Fig Leaves to Faith The Gospel in Genesis: From Fig Leaves to Faith (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.40 — 253 ratings — published 2009
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Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.94 — 20,756 ratings — published 2005
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The Literary Guide to the Bible The Literary Guide to the Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.89 — 145 ratings — published 1987
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Evangelism as Exiles: Life on Mission as Strangers in our Own Land Evangelism as Exiles: Life on Mission as Strangers in our Own Land (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.41 — 1,249 ratings — published 2019
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Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 4.55 — 732 ratings — published
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How the Bible Came to Be (Ebook Shorts) How the Bible Came to Be (Ebook Shorts)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.95 — 111 ratings — published 2012
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When God Spoke Greek: The Septuagint and the Making of the Christian Bible When God Spoke Greek: The Septuagint and the Making of the Christian Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as bible-background)
avg rating 3.93 — 281 ratings — published 2013
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