Archaeology and the New TestamentVeteran archaeologist John McRay sheds light on the biblical text by examining archaeological discoveries in Archeology and the New Testament. As he tours sites associated with the ministry of Jesus, the journey of Paul, and the seven churches of Revelation, he shows the pervasive influence of society, architecture, and religion on the peoples of the first century and on the New Testament. The book includes maps, charts, diagrams, a glossary of terms,
describes how the various books were collected into a single canon
Brief enough to be accessible yet thorough enough to be useful
a new series that will cover the entire New Testament and interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church
Written by an expert in the Old Testament wisdom tradition and Psalms
They offer helpful reflection on current trends and provide best practices gathered from research and empirical findings around the globe
Then he asks how looking at ancient witnesses informs our contemporary understanding
We want to adapt to the barrage of cultures around us while still remaining true to ourselves
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
He also examines elements that complicate the interpretation of apocalyptic literature
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Includes black-and-white illustrations from the ancient world
