The World of the Bible by John Drane
The authors of the 66 books of the Bible reflect the social, cultural and religious contexts in which they lived. Understanding these contexts can greatly enrich and deepen our appreciation of the Bible's meaning and message. In this splendid illustrated book, John Drane provides an unparalleled survey of the many different worlds which helped to forge the pages of the Bible. He ranges over thousands of years from the earliest hunter-gatherers to the Roman world in Jesus' day. Areas covered include courtly and military structures, home life, social and economic relationships and ritual and cultural practices. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book will enable the reader to approach the Bible with fresh insight, understanding and appreciation.
John Drane taught practical theology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, until 2004. He is also an adjunct professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, California, and a visiting professor at Morling College, Sydney. His other publications include Introducing the Old Testament and Introducing the New Testament.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745952505 |
| ISBN 10 | 074595250X |
| Title | The World of the Bible |
| Author | John Drane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-08-21 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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