Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament: An Illustrated Reference for Latter-day Saints

Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament: An Illustrated Reference for Latter-day Saints
ISBN-10
1590384423
ISBN-13
9781590384428
Category
Religion
Pages
327
Language
English
Published
2006-01-01
Publisher
Shadow Mountain
Authors
Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Thomas A. Wayment, Eric D. Huntsman

Description

This important reference for any home library is the perfect guide to New Testament culture, language, history, and teachings. Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament is richly illustrated with hundreds of images, including original artwork, artifacts, maps, and timelines. Uncover the origins of the books of the New Testament and learn how stories of Christs life and teachings were preserved after His death. Explore the relationships between Greek, Roman, and Jewish culture that explain much about how the gospel was shared and recorded. Examine scriptural issues that have been debated by scholars throughout the ages. Nearly 300 topics provide valuable context to understanding New Testament times, from the role of women and families, to portraits of key personalities, to controversial legends that have persisted to our day. This unique resource is sure to enrich New Testament studies as never before!

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