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Ancient Cultural Backgrounds

Contextualizing the Bible is essential to understanding it. Here, you'll find titles that shed light on the ancient cultures in and around which the Scriptures were written.

The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea: Archaeology in the Birthplace of Christian Theology, By Mark R. Fairchild
The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea
Mark R. Fairchild
A1067
Hear Ye the Word of the Lord: What We Miss If We Only Read the Bible, By D. Brent Sandy
Hear Ye the Word of the Lord
D. Brent Sandy
A0298
The IVP Atlas of Bible History, By Paul Lawrence
The IVP Atlas of Bible History
Paul Lawrence
A1178
Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, By Nijay K. Gupta
Tell Her Story
Nijay K. Gupta
A0074
Ministering in Patronage Cultures: Biblical Models and Missional Implications, By Jayson Georges
Ministering in Patronage Cultures
Jayson Georges
5247
The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context, By Michael LeFebvre
The Liturgy of Creation
Michael LeFebvre
5262
New Testament Christological Hymns: Exploring Texts, Contexts, and Significance, By Matthew E. Gordley
New Testament Christological Hymns
Matthew E. Gordley
5209
The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate, By John H. Walton and Tremper Longman III
The Lost World of the Flood
John H. Walton and Tremper Longman III
5200
Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials, By Jayson Georges and Mark D. Baker
Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures
Jayson Georges and Mark D. Baker
5146
Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude, By Ben Witherington III
Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians
Ben Witherington III
2450
Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1-2 Peter, By Ben Witherington III
Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians
Ben Witherington III
2463
New Testament Theology and Ethics, By Ben Witherington III
New Testament Theology and Ethics
Ben Witherington III
5134
New Testament Theology and Ethics, By Ben Witherington III
New Testament Theology and Ethics
Ben Witherington III
5133
Paul's Theology of Preaching: The Apostle's Challenge to the Art of Persuasion in Ancient Corinth, By Duane Litfin
Paul's Theology of Preaching
Duane Litfin
2471
Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Titus, 1-2 Timothy and 1-3 John, By Ben Witherington III
Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians
Ben Witherington III
2457
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, By E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O'Brien
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes
E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O'Brien
3782
God's Rivals: Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights from the Bible and the Early Church, By Gerald R. McDermott
God's Rivals
Gerald R. McDermott
2564
Interpreting the Psalms: Issues and Approaches, Edited by Philip S. Johnston and David G. Firth
Interpreting the Psalms
Edited by Philip S. Johnston and David G. Firth
2833