Introducing the Cultural Context of the New Testament
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2007
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Publisher's Description
Major New Testament Study Tool Here is a Bible-study workbook for adults interested in learning the in-depth background of our New Testament faith. Introducing the Cultural Context of the New Testament is the second book in the Hear the Word Series and it offers the reader an approach with which to appreciate the differences between Mediterranean culture and our American culture, while also showing us how to bridge the gap that exists between us and the ancient world of the gospels.
Endorsements (3)
“'Hear the Word' should quiet those who doubt the pastoral effectiveness of scholarship that digs into the cultural roots of biblical texts. John Pilch builds bridges for contemporary American Bible readers to cross over into the strange world of the Bible. Pastors should be warned: people exposed to this form of Bible study will become even less tolerant of conventional preaching. 'Hear the Word' is a unique pastoral and educational resource.”
“This book, with its workbook format, will be a valuable resource for introducing the cultural context of the Hebrew Bible in many contexts. It combines good, self-teaching pedagogy with up-to-date social science methodology applied in an engaging fashion.”
“Like all literature, the stories and history of the Bible are embedded in their own culture and landscape. Dr. Pilch carefully and methodically leads us deeply into this other world, and then helps us apply our new understanding directly to the Bible text. A whole new feeling and appreciation for the text evolves!”
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