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The New Testament In Its Social Environment

The New Testament In Its Social Environment

ChristianityHistory
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

This academic work explores the New Testament within its original social and cultural environment. It delves into the historical context, offering insights into early Christian communities and their interactions with the broader world. The book examines how societal structures, beliefs, and practices influenced the formation and interpretation of biblical texts.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualThought-ProvokingComplex

Genres

Christianity History Religion

About the author

D
David L. Balch

David L. Balch writes about early Christian history and its social environment. His books, like Greeks, Romans, and Christians and The New Testament In Its Social Environment, examine topics from ancient family structures to biblical interpretations and ethics.