WJK Hebrew Bible Background Collection (2 vols.)

The Westminster John Knox Bible Backgrounds collection introduces readers to two essential pieces of research for understanding the Old and New Testaments in his cultural and historical context. Now in its third edition, From Maccabees to the Mishnah continues to be a go-to resource for understanding the development of Judaism in the intertestamental period up to the 300 CE. It is perfect for contextualizing Jesus and Paul's interactions with Jewish factions in the New Testament. Christopher Hay's Hidden Riches provides an extensive collection of fascinating primary sources for understanding the Old Testament/Hebrew bible in its Ancient Near Eastern context.