Having long served as a standard introduction to the world of the early church; Everett Ferguson's Backgrounds of Early Christianity has been expanded and updated in this third edition. The book explores and unpacks the Roman; Greek; and Jewish political; social; religious; and philosophical backgrounds necessary for a good historical understanding of the New Testament and the early church. New to this edition are revisions of Ferguson's original material; updated bibliographies; and fresh discussions of first-century social life; of Gnosticism; and of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other Jewish literature.
#1086405 in Books Dr Amy E Black 2012-06-01 2012-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .25 x 5.50l; .65 #File Name: 0802404871208 pagesHonoring God in Red or Blue Approaching Politics with Humility Grace and Reason
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