The World of Jesus

When Did the Romans Conquer Judea?

Why Did Jews and Samaritans Hate One Another?

What Did Ancient Jewish People Know About Disease and Medicine?

Most people recognize that knowledge about the historical events and culture of the ancient world can greatly enhance our understanding of the Bible. But finding trustworthy resources that present the Bible's background in an interesting, accessible format can be a challenge.

This series, Putting the Bible in Its Place, is designed to provide serious students of the Bible with the tools they need to draw exciting new insights from the text. In informative, easy-to-read prose, expert authors provide overviews of the events, beliefs, and customs that shaped the world of some of the Bible's most prominent figures.

In this volume, The World of Jesus, readers will be introduced to the history and institutions that formed the setting for Jesus' life and ministry. The Greek influence on the East, the might of the Roman Empire, the religious beliefs of the scribes and Pharisees, the daily life of the Galilean working class, and much more will unfold before your eyes. The words and works of Jesus will become less mysterious but even more significant when viewed in the light of their original context.

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The World of Jesus

When Did the Romans Conquer Judea?

Why Did Jews and Samaritans Hate One Another?

What Did Ancient Jewish People Know About Disease and Medicine?

Most people recognize that knowledge about the historical events and culture of the ancient world can greatly enhance our understanding of the Bible. But finding trustworthy resources that present the Bible's background in an interesting, accessible format can be a challenge.

This series, Putting the Bible in Its Place, is designed to provide serious students of the Bible with the tools they need to draw exciting new insights from the text. In informative, easy-to-read prose, expert authors provide overviews of the events, beliefs, and customs that shaped the world of some of the Bible's most prominent figures.

In this volume, The World of Jesus, readers will be introduced to the history and institutions that formed the setting for Jesus' life and ministry. The Greek influence on the East, the might of the Roman Empire, the religious beliefs of the scribes and Pharisees, the daily life of the Galilean working class, and much more will unfold before your eyes. The words and works of Jesus will become less mysterious but even more significant when viewed in the light of their original context.

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The World of Jesus

The World of Jesus

by Anthony J Tomasino
The World of Jesus

The World of Jesus

by Anthony J Tomasino

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Overview

When Did the Romans Conquer Judea?

Why Did Jews and Samaritans Hate One Another?

What Did Ancient Jewish People Know About Disease and Medicine?

Most people recognize that knowledge about the historical events and culture of the ancient world can greatly enhance our understanding of the Bible. But finding trustworthy resources that present the Bible's background in an interesting, accessible format can be a challenge.

This series, Putting the Bible in Its Place, is designed to provide serious students of the Bible with the tools they need to draw exciting new insights from the text. In informative, easy-to-read prose, expert authors provide overviews of the events, beliefs, and customs that shaped the world of some of the Bible's most prominent figures.

In this volume, The World of Jesus, readers will be introduced to the history and institutions that formed the setting for Jesus' life and ministry. The Greek influence on the East, the might of the Roman Empire, the religious beliefs of the scribes and Pharisees, the daily life of the Galilean working class, and much more will unfold before your eyes. The words and works of Jesus will become less mysterious but even more significant when viewed in the light of their original context.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781608991372
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date: 05/13/2011
Series: Putting the Bible in Its Place , #1
Pages: 174
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Anthony Tomasino is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. Among his published works are Judaism Before Jesus (2001) and Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Esther (2009).

Table of Contents

Timeline vii

Abbreviations ix

1 Jesus According to the Bible 1

2 Windows into the Past 9

3 The Land and Its Peoples 27

4 The Historical Context 35

5 The Government 69

6 The Cultural Context 83

7 Jesus' Religious Context 107

8 Jesus in His "Place" 136

Bibliography 149

Scripture Index 153

Subject Index 158

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