Synopses & Reviews
THE ESSENTIAL BIBLE
THE WORLD JESUS KNEW
Discover the world Jesus knew, His own times and culture, as you learn to appreciate the Jewish and Middle Eastern background to the Bible. These new insights will be of great help in your daily walk with God. This guide includes:
· Sections on Jesus’ genealogy, the synagogue He attended and Scripture He read
· Dozens of photographs and illustrations
· Details about the countryside Jesus traveled
· Religious customs and festivals, and structure of Jewish prayers
ANNE PUNTON (M.A., Glasgow University) spent twelve years working for the Church’s Ministry among Jewish People (CMJ) in Israel, and has lectured extensively on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. She lives in East Yorkshire, England.
Synopsis
In "The World Jesus Knew, " a complement to "The Essential Bible Reference Library, " Punton walks readers through the manners, customs, and culture in which Jesus lived. With a more well-rounded understanding of the Bible, readers can find their walk with the Lord deepened.
Synopsis
The more we know about the culture in which the Bible was written, the greater our appreciation of its teaching, stories, and characters will be. Because the Bible is essentially a book written from the perspective of Middle Eastern culture, it is crucial for readers to gain an awareness of its background. In The World Jesus Knew, a complement to The Essential Bible Reference Library, Anne Punton walks readers through the manners, customs, and culture in which Jesus lived. With a more well-rounded understanding of the Bible, readers will find their walk with the Lord deepened.
About the Author
ANNE PUNTON (M.A., Glasgow University) spent twelve years working for the Church's Ministry among Jewish People (CMJ) in Israel, and has lectured extensively on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. She lives in East Yorkshire, England.
c.2002