Leland J. White

Introducing the Cultural Context of the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“'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.”