The New Testament in Antiquity, 2nd Edition: A Survey of the New Testament within Its Cultural Contexts

The New Testament in Antiquity is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to understanding the historical context of the New Testament.

With over 500 full-color photos, charts, maps, and drawings, this book provides an extraordinary array of visual illustrations that bring the ancient Mediterranean world to life.

The authors skillfully develop how Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures formed the essential environment in which the New Testament authors wrote their books and letters.

This second revised edition maintains the connections of the first while improving upon them, connecting seminary students, undergraduates, pastors, and church leaders to the historically contingent and relevant world of the New Testament.

Whether you are a student of the Bible or simply looking for a deeper understanding of its historical context, this book is an essential resource.