Table of Contents:
Preface Burge/Green 1. Studying the New Testament Burge 2. The Historical Setting of the New Testament Burge 3. The World of Jesus in His Jewish Homeland Burge 4. The Mediterranean World of the Apostle Paul Green 5. Sources for the Story of Jesus Burge 6. The Story of Jesus Burge 7. The Teachings of Jesus Burge 8. The Gospel according to Matthew Green *NEW 9. The Gospel according to Mark Burge 10. The Gospel according to Luke Green 11. The Gospel according to John Burge 12. The Acts of the Apostles Green 13. Paul of Tarsus: Life and Teachings Green 14. The Letter to the Galatians Burge *NEW 15. 1 and 2 Thessalonians Green 16. 1 Corinthians Green 17. 2 Corinthians Green *NEW 18. The Letter to the Romans Burge 19. Ephesians and Colossians Green *NEW 20. Philippians and Philemon Green 21. The Pastoral Letters Green *NEW 22. The Letter of James Green *NEW 23. The Letter to the Hebrews Green *NEW 24. 1 and 2 Peter and Jude Green 25. The Letters of John Burge 26. The Revelation of John Green *NEW 27. Preservation and Communication of the New Testament Burge/Green

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'Complete with an extraordinary array of visual illustrations, this book covers important topics needed for an introductory text in New Testament in a way that is both understandable and well-informed. It emphasizes many details that help students discover the biblical text in new ways they would rarely get on their own.'-- CRAIG S. KEENER, F. M. and Ada Thompson professor of biblical studies, Asbury Theological Seminary

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'For years I have searched in vain for a book that would introduce students to the New Testament--with clear outlines, graphic images, historical contexts, timelines, maps, and bibliographies. My search is over; this is that book.'-- SCOT MCKNIGHT, professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary

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'Since this is a text that has shaped my teaching for many years, I'm pleased to see the revised version retains its rigorous historical context, which has continually set an excellent foundation for informed theological conversation. The vivacity of a thorough revision guarantees that I and my students will remain exposed to the fresh wisdom and beauty of New Testament study.'-- AMY L. PEELER, associate professor of New Testament, Wheaton College and Graduate School

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'I've assigned The New Testament in Antiquity for years, with appreciation for the wealth of information the first edition offered students: photographs to help them visualize life in the New Testament world; sidebars with information on social, historical, and cultural backgrounds; quotations from primary sources; maps and charts galore. The new edition keeps these distinctives, but the revisions to the layout, organization, and the text itself make the volume even more accessible to students--including those with little preparation for the study of the New Testament. This comprehensive, comprehensible introduction is a valuable asset for the classroom.'-- C. A. REEDER, professor of New Testament, Religious Studies Department, Westmont College

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'Few, if any, New Testament surveys can rival this one in terms of its multiple strengths: academic rigor, accessible and engaging style, and visual appeal. This balance means the text appeals equally to both students and professors--a rare accomplishment. The first edition was excellent; the revision is even better.'-- MARK L. STRAUSS, university professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary

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'What a welcome update to an already cutting-edge introduction to the New Testament! The strength of the first edition was its ability to make connections: connecting today's reader to the ancient Mediterranean world of the New Testament and connecting the best of academic research with the life and ministry of the church. This second revised edition maintains the connections of the first and improves upon them. It does not disappoint. Burge and Green have done a phenomenal job of connecting seminary students, undergraduates, pastors, and church leaders to the historically contingent and relevant message of the first-century authors so that modern interpreters can preach, teach, and apply that same message in our current contexts. It's an ideal textbook in many ways. I'm pleased to give The New Testament in Antiquity my highest recommendation. Well done!'-- MAX LEE, associate professor of New Testament, North Park University

Publisher Marketing:

Opens a window into the first-century world--so that you can better understand the New Testament.

When we look at particular New Testament passages, asking questions about culture may lead us to entirely new levels of understanding. Understanding of the land, history, and culture of the ancient world brings remarkable new insights into how we read the New Testament itself.

This completely revised and updated second edition of The New Testament in Antiquity skillfully develops how Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures formed the essential environment in which the New Testament authors wrote their books and letters.

Features include:

• Nearly 500 full color photos, charts, maps, and drawings.
• Easy-to-understand call-outs and sidebars that integrate the book's material with issues of interpretation, discussion questions, and bibliographies.
• Questions for discussion and further study.

Contributor Bio:Burge, Gary M

Gary M. Burge (PhD, King's College, Aberdeen University) is visiting professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary. Gary has authored a number of books, including Who Are God's People in the Middle East? What Christians Are Not Being Told About Israel and the Palestinians; John and Letters of John in the NIV Application Commentary series; The New Testament in Antiquity (coauthored with Gene Green); and the first three volumes in the Ancient Context, Ancient Faith series: The Bible and the Land, Jesus, the Middle Eastern Storyteller, and Encounters with Jesus. Gary specializes in the Middle East, its churches, and its history in the Hellenistic period.

Gene L. Green (PhD, Kings College, Aberdeen University) is dean of Trinity International University's Florida campus. Previously, he served as emeritus professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. His special research interest is the intersection of the Christian faith and cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Gene has pastored and taught in churches in the United States and Latin America since 1972.