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Exploring the New Testament World by Albert Bell

Exploring the New Testament World

An Illustrated Guide to the World of Jesus and the First Christians

Albert Bell, Albert A. Bell Jr.

Thomas Nelson · Print & ebook · September 18, 1998

The timeless message of the New Testament applies to people of every culture and generation.

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This guide places New Testament passages amid the social world of their first-century setting.
Genres
Biblical History & Culture, New Testament Studies, Bible Handbooks
Published
Thomas Nelson, September 18, 1998

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The timeless message of the New Testament applies to people of every culture and generation. Yet there is great value in understanding the world in which that message was first revealed - its social manners, politics, religious customs, and culture. Exploring the New Testament World, written by classics and Bible scholar Dr. Albert A. Bell, Jr., illuminates the living context of the New Testament, immersing its readers in the intriguing world of Jesus and the early church.

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An authority on ancient Greek and Roman language, culture, and history, Dr. Bell writes in a readable style that is accessible and enjoyable to any reader - an uncommon accomplishment among New Testament scholars today. Surveying Jewish factions of the era, the social and political structure of the Roman Empire, and the philosophies and religions that surrounded the early church, Dr. Bell helps his readers learn to think like first-century Jews, Greeks, and Romans, illuminating puzzling New Testament passages for clear understanding. Comprehensive Scripture and Subject Indexes make this volume even more useful as a "manners and customs" Bible companion. This authoritative guide receives high praise from college professors and Sunday school teachers alike, proving its appeal to both popular and academic audiences. A "must-have" reference for every pastor and an indispensable resource to any Bible reader.

First-Century Context

This guide places New Testament passages amid the social world of their first-century setting.

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  • Jewish factions of the era
  • The Roman Empire’s social structure

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  • A Scripture index
  • A subject index

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Biblical History & Culture97%
New Testament Studies35%
Bible Handbooks31%

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Publisher categories

  • New Testament Studies
  • Biblical Language Study
  • Bible Study Guides
Authors
Albert Bell, Albert A. Bell Jr.
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Published
September 18, 1998
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
New Testament Studies