This book provides a fresh perspective on the New Testament, exploring the historical and cultural context in which it was written. It examines the role of the early Christian community in shaping the text, as well as the influence of other religious and philosophical traditions. The author argues that a deeper understanding of the context in which the New Testament was produced can enhance our appreciation of its meaning and relevance today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.