Understanding The New Testament (5th Edition)

Kee, Howard Clark

ISBN 10: 0139482660 / ISBN 13: 9780139482663

Published by Pearson (edition 5), 1993

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding The New Testament (5th Edition)
• Publisher: Pearson (edition 5)
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0139482660
• ISBN 13: 9780139482663
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

By combining analyses of the historical, cultural and literary features of Judaism and of the Greco-Roman world with careful examination of the writings that became known as the New Testament, this book offers direct insights into the origins of Christianity. KEY TOPICS: It includes religious aspirations of the Mediterranean peoples, including Jews at the turn of the eras, are sketched with detailed analyses of the early Christian writings, and with attention to the social and cultural dimensions of groups by and for whom these works were produced. This book is used throughout the world and is translated into many languages.

From the Publisher

An introduction to the New Testament that weaves together literary, religious and historical concerns, and emphasizes the community pattern of Christianity from its birth.