Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 336 pages
- Published by: Deseret Book Company August 28, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1590384423
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1590384428
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Book Dimensions:
11.9 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
- Weighs: 3.8 pounds
Product Description
This important reference for any home library is the perfect guide to New Testament culture, language, history, and teachings. Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament is richly illustrated with hundreds of images, including original artwork, artifacts, maps, and timelines. Uncover the origins of the books of the New Testament and learn how stories of Christs life and teachings were preserved after His death. Explore the relationships between Greek, Roman, and Jewish culture that explain much about how the gospel was shared and recorded. Examine scriptural issues that have been debated by scholars throughout the ages. Nearly 300 topics provide valuable context to understanding New Testament times, from the role of women and families, to portraits of key personalities, to controversial legends that have persisted to our day. This unique resource is sure to enrich New Testament studies as never before!
About The Author
Richard Holzapfel, Thomas Wayment, and Eric Huntsman are members of the Religious Education faculty at Brigham Young University. Richard Holzapfel is editor-in-chief of the Religious Educator and also serves as the photographic editor for BYU Studies. Thomas Wayment received a Ph.D. in New Testament studies at the Claremont Graduate University and is a professor in the department of Ancient Scripture at BYU. Eric Huntsman is an assistant professor in the department of Ancient Scripture and has taught classes in Biblical Greek as well as Greek and Roman history.
Reader Reviews
This is an excellent book on the New Testament written by LDS authors. It has many illustrations and is beautifully written. My wife and I are reading it to each other and are learning a lot. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn a great deal about the NT.
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