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Nov 2006 Issue
Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Eric D. Huntsman, and Thomas A. Wayment (Deseret Book, hardcover, $39.95), is a comprehensive and authoritative visual reference guide to New Testament culture, language, history, & teachings.
The times of the New Testament are vastly different from today’s modern world. Understanding the culture of Christ, and the Jewish people at the time, will open more opportunities for deeper meaning to Christ’s teachings. The three coauthors are expertly trained in biblical languages, history, customs, geography, archaeology, and New Testament scripture. Their combined scholarship provides essential context and background to help students of the New Testament understand the life and teachings of Christ more fully.
Organized in chronological New Testament format, from Matthew through Revelation, the book contains more than 300 topics and answers to thousands of biblical questions for which the evidence has only recently been discovered. Ancient myths, controversial legends, and “lost” scripture—including rare images of the Gospel of Judas—are all included.
Utilizing original artwork, artifacts, maps and timelines, along with a detailed written narrative, Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament will:
• Help uncover the origins of the books of the New Testament
• Explain how stories of Christ’s life and teachings were preserved after his death
• Describe how relationships between Greek, Roman and Jewish cultures influenced how the gospel was recorded and shared
• Illustrate the role of women and families and their value in daily life
• Tackle controversial legends that persist to our day
• Reveal portraits of key personalities
• Depict how cultural clashes, religious conflicts, and political quarrels helped shape the world of Christ and have influenced our modern world
Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament is a unique combination of doctrinal scholarship, cultural insights, and unsurpassed visual imagery that brings the New Testament to life.
Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament is available at Deseret Book, deseretbook.com, and wherever LDS books are sold.
