The T&T Clark Bible Backgrounds Collection is an invaluable help for placing the biblical world within the context of surrounding cultures, governments, economies, and physical climates. You’ll learn about the complex and deeply significant history of human sacrifice, the political climate of Israel through the years, how societal pillars like marriage evolved through the years, and the religious context of biblical figures. Gathered here are archaeologists, sociologist, anthropologists, historians, and biblical scholars who provide clear and balanced access into the societies occupied by Abraham, David, Nehemiah, Jesus, and Paul.
Key Features
Clear and balanced window into the worlds inhabited by biblical characters
Leading scholarship from a diverse field of disciplines
Thorough examinations of key themes such as sacrifice, marriage, and prayer in Near Eastern history