John, Acts: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary

John, Acts: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary

Discover Â· How the springs at Hierapolis help us understand why Jesus described the church at Laodicea as â€œlukewarmâ€ Â· The background and circumstances of certificates of divorce in Judaism Â· How Jewish dietary laws provided a powerful metaphor for Godâ€™s acceptance of the Gentiles Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. Itâ€™s like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their ancient context. Youâ€™ll deepen your understanding of the teachings of Jesus. Youâ€™ll discover the close, sometimes startling interplay between Godâ€™s kingdom and the practical affairs of the church. Best of all, youâ€™ll gain a deepened awareness of the Bibleâ€™s relevance for your life. Written in a clear, engaging style, this beautiful set provides a new and accessible approach that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries donâ€™t offer. It features: Â· Commentary based on relevant papyri, inscriptions, archaeological discoveries, and studies of Judaism, Roman culture, Hellenism, and other features of the world of the New Testament Â· Hundreds of full-color photographs, color illustrations, and line drawings Â· Copious maps, charts, and timelines Â· Sidebar articles and insights Â· â€œReflectionsâ€ on the Bibleâ€™s relevance for 21st-century living Written by leading evangelical contributors: Clinton E. Arnold (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen), General Editor S. M. Baugh (Ph.D., University of California, Irvine) Peter H. Davids (Ph.D., University of Manchester) David E. Garland (Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) David W. J. Gill (D.Phil., University of Oxford) George H. Guthrie (Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) Moyer V. Hubbard (D.Phil., University of Oxford) Andreas J. KÃ¶stenberger (Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Ralph P. Martin (Ph.D., University of London, Kingâ€™s College) Douglas J. Moo (Ph.D., University of St. Andrews) Mark L. Strauss (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) Frank Thielman (Ph.D., Duke University) Jeffrey A. D. Weima (Ph.D., University of Toronto) Michael J. Wilkins (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) Mark W. Wilson (D.Litt. et Phil., University of South Africa) Julie L. Wu (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) Robert W. Yarbrough (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary includes Matthew, Mark, Luke (Volume One) John, Acts (Volume Two) Romans to Philemon (Volume Three) Hebrews to Revelation (Volume Four)
Country USA
Brand Zondervan
Manufacturer Zondervan
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 578071
ReleaseDate 2002-08-11
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 025986218072
EANs 9780310218074

Country	USA
Brand	Zondervan
Manufacturer	Zondervan
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	578071
ReleaseDate	2002-08-11
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	025986218072
EANs	9780310218074

John, Acts: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary

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