
Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald, ed. The World of the New Testament (Baker Academic, 2017).
Book Description: Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of distinguished specialists to introduce the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman history and culture relevant for understanding the New Testament and the early church. The book includes seventy-five photographs, fifteen maps, numerous tables and charts, illustrations, and bibliographies. All students of the New Testament will value this reliable, up-to-date, comprehensive textbook and reference volume on the New Testament world.
From the Editors: Editor Joel Green explains:
The World of the New Testament is notable for the breadth of the topics covered, the relative brevity of each of the chapters, and the suggested bibliography for further reading at the end of each chapter. This makes it an ideal, go-to source for major questions related to understanding the New Testament in its social and historical world.
Distinctive Features: Editor Joel Green explains:
This book draws on experts for each of its short chapters. The result is that readers are treated to up-to-date discussions. It includes lots of photographs, maps, and other learning tools that supplement the text.
Nijay’s Notes:
Like Green says, these are brief, up-to-date essays that will get you caught up on the NT world. Highly recommended!
Contents
- Introduction Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald
- New Testament Chronology Lee Martin McDonald Part 1: Setting the Context: Exile and the Jewish Heritage
- Exile Nicholas Perrin
- The Hasmoneans and the Hasmonean Era Larry R. Helyer
- The Herodian Dynasty Everett Ferguson
- Monotheism Nathan MacDonald
- The Scriptures and Scriptural Interpretation Lidija Novakovic Part 2: Setting the Context: Roman Hellenism
- Greek Religion Moyer V. Hubbard
- The Imperial Cult Nicholas Perrin
- Greco-Roman Philosophical Schools John T. Fitzgerald
- Civic and Voluntary Associations in the Greco-Roman World Michael S. Moore
- Economics, Taxes, and Tithes David J. Downs
- Slaves and Slavery in the Roman World S. Scott Bartchy
- Women, Children, and Families in the Greco-Roman World Lynn H. Cohick
- Education in the Greco-Roman World Ben Witherington III Part 3: The Jewish People in the Context of Roman Hellenism
- Temple and Priesthood David Instone-Brewer
- Jews and Samaritans Lidija Novakovic
- Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes Michelle Lee-Barnewall
- The Dead Sea Scrolls C. D. Elledge
- Prophetic Movements and Zealots James D. G. Dunn
- Apocalypticism Larry R. Helyer
- Synagogue and Sanhedrin Kenneth D. Litwak
- Jews in the Diaspora David A. deSilva
- Noncanonical Jewish Writings Daniel M. Gurtner
- Jewish Identity, Beliefs, and Practices Archie T. Wright
- Jewish Education Kent L. Yinger
- Healing and Healthcare Joel B. Green Part 4: The Literary Context of Early Christianity
- Reading, Writing, and Manuscripts E. Randolph Richards
- Pseudonymous Writings and the New Testament Lee Martin McDonald
- Literary Forms in the New Testament Thomas E. Phillips
- Homer and the New Testament Thomas E. Phillips
- Josephus and the New Testament Michael F. Bird
- Philo and the New Testament Torrey Seland
- Rabbinic Literature and the New Testament Bruce Chilton
- Early Canonical Christian Writings Nicholas Perrin Part 5: The Geographical Context of the New Testament
- Jesus Research and Archeology James H. Charlesworth
- Egypt John D. Wineland
- Palestine Thomas R. Hatina
- Syria, Cilicia, and Cyprus Mark Wilson
- The Province and Cities of Asia Paul Trebilco
- Galatia Mark Wilson
- Macedonia Gene L. Green
- Achaia Gene L. Green
- Rome and Its Provinces Thomas Hatina Additional Resources Money in the New Testament Era Lee Martin McDonald Measurements in the New Testament Era Lee Martin McDonald Glossary Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald Indexes
About the Author: Joel B. Green (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is provost, dean of the School of Theology, and professor of New Testament interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including the Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics, the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, The World of the New Testament, Introducing the New Testament, and commentaries on Luke and 1 Peter. He is also editor-in-chief of the Journal of Theological Interpretation. Lee Martin McDonald (PhD, University of Edinburgh), before his retirement, was professor of New Testament studies and president of Acadia Divinity College. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including The Biblical Canon, and coeditor of The Canon Debate (with James Sanders), and The World of the New Testament (with Joel Green). He lives in Mesa, Arizona.