The events of the New Testament were staged against the backdrop of the influence of various cultures: the Romans, who ruled the Mediterranean world; the Greeks, whose philosophy demanded logical answers to life's questions; the Jews, who were divided into hostile sectarian parties.
The New Testament writers focused on the person and work of Jesus and the spread of the Church through his followers. This book discusses the historical, geographical, and political environment in which Christianity developed and grew.
The World of the New Testament draws on the latest archaeological, historical, linguistic, and theological research. Other books in this series include: Daily Life in Biblical Times, and The World of the Old Testament.
