Seven Events That Shaped the New Testament World
Overview
Leading New Testament scholar, Warren Carter, is known for providing student-friendly texts. This introduction to the world of the New Testament offers a “big picture” perspective and is logically and memorably organized around seven events. Carter uses these events as launching pads to discuss larger cultural dynamics and sociohistorical realities that were in some way significant for followers of Jesus and the New Testament.
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- Photos of historically significant art and sculptures
- Historically accurate maps
- Visual timeline of events
- The Death of Alexander the Great
- The Process of Translating Hebrew Scriptures into Greek
- The Rededication of the Jerusalem Temple
- The Roman Occupation of Judea
- The Crucifixion of Jesus
- The Writing of the New Testament Texts
- The Process of “Closing” the New Testament
Top Highlights
“The two letters written in Peter’s name were probably composed after Peter’s death” (Page 122)
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“Habakkuk Commentary (or Habakkuk pesher) refers to a ‘wicked priest.’ According to the Habakkuk Commentary” (Page 49) |
“the cross discloses or reveals God’s way of working in the world and the sort of world God intends” (Page 102)
“This paradigm is known as the lament of the righteous sufferer vindicated by God.8” (Page 38)
“Faithfulness remains a contested value; it can take various forms.” (Page 158)
Warren Carter is a skilled writer. Organized around seven key events and their effects, this book provides a fresh approach to setting the New Testament and early Christianity in context. Though scholars lack unanimity on some debated matters that introductions must treat, readers will find the book enjoyable, thought provoking, and full of fascinating information and perspectives.
—Craig Keener, professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary
Brilliantly conceived and accessibly written. Carter's seven events serve as doors through which to enter into and explore the cultural complexities of the early church. This book will be an excellent secondary text for courses on New Testament introduction, but it should also find its way into the hands of any reader interested in the sociocultural context of early Christianity.
—David A. deSilva, Trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek, Ashland Theological Seminary
- Title: Seven Events That Shaped the New Testament World
- Author: Warren Carter
- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Publication Date: 2013
- Pages: 192
