Readings from the First-Century World

Readings from the First-Century WorldReadings from a variety of genres provide Bible readers with essential background information on the New Testament.

as a false motive for human life

a glossary of terms

and it can be difficult for readers to recognize the breadth of possible approaches

It requires acceptance of the premise that evil spirits exist and can invade

understand the meaning of biblical texts

Mathis invites youth pastors

Willimon also offers practical advice on helping church members as they encounter retirement

This insightful introduction gives postmodern readers

How did the movement founded by Jesus transform more in the first seventy-five years after his death than it has in the two thousand years since

from Chinese ink painting to political propaganda

with nearly 40

the comparative distinctiveness of Christianity