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An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation (Second Edition) is unavailable, but you can change that!

This New Testament introduction is different. Many introductions zero in on the historical contexts in which the New Testament literature was written. This introduction goes further—to give particular attention to the social, cultural, and rhetorical contexts of the New Testament authors and their writings. Few introductions to the New Testament integrate instruction in exegetical and...

Greco-Roman religion (as also in ancient Israelite religion). Individuals promised a particular sacrifice or gift in return for some favor sought from a god; paying the vow then became a witness to the benevolence of the deity. Figure 2.20. A well-preserved, monumental Greek temple in Paestum, Italy. Numerous such temples were found in every major city. Sacrifices were performed on altars located in front of the temples, with the worshipers gathered respectfully outside the god’s house. (Photo
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