Judaism Before Jesus: The Ideas and Events That Shaped the New Testament World

Introduces the history, literature and ideas of Judaism in the era before Christ, from the time of Ezra and Nehemiah to the Herods, and even up to Masada. Fills in the "missing story" between the Old and New Testaments. Expands understanding of the New Testament world highlighting the ideas, subplots and characters that shaped the world of Jesus and the first Christians. Informed by the best of recent scholarship. Includes bibliographics for further reading. Features maps, glossary, time line and other helps.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 10/17/2003
ISBN: 9780830827305
Pages: 345
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.00w x 1.02d