God's authoritative message in the New Testament is applicable in every age and is best understood when studied in relation to its historical context. Richard L. Niswonger presents the major events of the life and ministry of Jesus, the missionary work of Paul, and the building of the apostolic church. He does this by introducing the reader to the historical, religious, and political setting of the New Testament and recounting the events with simplicity and directness. The book has more than ninety photographs and maps.
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God's authoritative message in the New Testament is applicable in every age and is best understood when studied in relation to its historical context.
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Richard L. Niswonger is the former pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. With a PhD in history from the University of Texas at Austin, he is emeritus professor of history and Bible at John Brown University, where he also served as chair of the social studies division. He is a regular panel member and cohost of the television show America Talks, aired on eight cable systems in Arkansas and on the national Skyangel satellite system.
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Richard L. Niswonger is the pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. With a PhD in history from the University of Texas at Austin, he is emeritus professor of history and Bible at John Brown University, where he also served as chair of the social studies division. He is a regular panel member and cohost of the television show America Talks, aired on eight cable systems in Arkansas and on the national Skyangel satellite system.
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There is of course some disagreement about hermeneutics. How much do we need to know the back-story? Did God really intend to keep the meaning of the text hidden until archaeologists could unlock some secrets for us?
I'm inclined to say that the history is not vital to understanding, but it does add a richness to both understanding and teaching. We used this book in my New Testament I class and I found it to be quite helpful to bringing first-century Palestine to life.
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New Testament History
This book, while it contains a plethora of information, is written like what it is: a textbook. This book is not for the casual Bible reader, it is for scholars, and is written as such. A casual Bible reader is likely to find themselves over their head. Added: I finished this book. Towards the end, there was no order to the end of the book. The chronology jumped all over the place. Simply not worth the money paid for...especially since this is supposed to be a scholarly book.
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I'm not pleased with the service. The book took longer than promised to get to me. I'm way behind in my classes and have to play catch up. I wished the book would have been received on it's promised delivery date. Thanks.
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- The Beast of Revelation by Kenneth L., Jr. Gentry on 4 pages
- Jesus & the Rise of Early Christianity: A History of New Testament Times by Paul Barnett on page 23, page 24, and Back Matter
- El Redescubrimiento De La Predicación Expositiva by John MacArthur on page 299
- Revelation 1-7 Commentary (Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary) by Robert Thomas in Front Matter
- The Great Tribulation--Past or Future?: Two Evangelicals Debate the Question by Thomas Ice in Back Matter
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