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Matthew, Mark, Luke: Volume One 1

Clinton E. Arnold

Winner:Gold Medallion Book Awards -Reference/Commentaries (2003)

An image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates relevant historical and cultural insights, providing a deeper dimension of perspective to the words of the New Testament

Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into new focus. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their ancient context. With the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, you'll:

  • Deepen your understanding of the teachings of Jesus.
  • Discover the close interplay between God's kingdom and the practical affairs of the church.
  • Learn more about the real life setting of the Old Testament writings to help you identify with the people and circumstances described in Scripture.
  • Gain a deeper awareness of the Bible's relevance for your life.

In this volume, detailed exegetical notes are combined with background information of the cultural settings that will help you interpret the writings of the first three synoptic gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

THE ZONDERVAN ILLUSTRATED BIBLE BACKGROUNDS COMMENTARYSERIES

Invites you to enter the world of the New Testament with a company of seasoned guides, experts who will help you understand or teach the biblical text more accurately. Features:

  • Commentary based on relevant papyri, inscriptions, archaeological discoveries, and studies of Judaism, Roman culture, Hellenism, and other features of the world of the New Testament.
  • Hundreds of full-color photographs, color illustrations, and line drawings.
  • Copious maps, charts, and timelines.
  • Sidebar articles and insights.
  • "Reflections" on the Bible's relevance for 21st-century living.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Zondervan Academic
  • Publish Date: Aug 11st, 2002
  • Pages: 544
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.60in - 7.74in - 1.45in - 3.52lb
  • EAN: 9780310218067
  • Categories: • Biblical Commentary - New Testament - Jesus, the Gospels & A• Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, the Gospels & Acts• Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament

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About the Author

Baugh, Steven M.: - S. M. Baugh (PhD, University of California, Irvine) is professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary in Escondido, California.
Gill, David W. J.: - David W. J. Gill (DPhil, University of Oxford) is sub-dean of the faculty of arts and social studies and senior lecturer in the department of classics and ancient history at University of Wales Swansea, United Kingdom.
Hubbard, Moyer V.: - Moyer V. Hubbard (DPhil, University of Oxford) is an assistant professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, Los Angeles, California.
Weima, Jeffrey A. D.: - Jeffrey A. D. Weima (PhD, University of Toronto) is a professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Wu, Julie: - Julie L. Wu (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President and Professor of New Testament, China Bible Seminary in Hong Kong, China.
Yarbrough, Robert: - Robert W. Yarbrough (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is chair and professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Martin, Ralph P.: -

Ralph P. Martin (1925-2013) was Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Fuller Theological Seminary and a New Testament Editor for the Word Biblical Commentary series. He earned the BA and MA from the University of Manchester, England, and the PhD from King's College, University of London. He was the author of numerous studies and commentaries on the New Testament, including Worship in the Early Church, the volume on Philippians in The Tyndale New Testament Commentary series. He also wrote 2 Corinthians and James in the WBC series.

Wilson, Mark W.: -

Mark W. Wilson (DLitt et Phil) is the director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey. He also serves as Visiting Professor of Early Christianity at Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, as well as Associate Professor Extraordinary of New Testament at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and Research Fellow in the Department of Biblical and Ancient Studies at the University of South Africa. He wrote the commentary on Revelation in the Zondervan Bible Backgrounds Commentary series. His most recent book Biblical Turkey is a guide to the Jewish and Christian sites of Asia Minor.

Davids, Peter H.: -

Peter H. Davids (PhD, University of Manchester) is visiting professor in Christianity at Houston Baptist University and visiting professor of Bible and applied theology Houston Graduate School of Theology. He is author of numerous books, including Reading Jude with New Eyes, The Epistle of James (NIGTC), The Epistle of 1 Peter (NICNT), James (NIBC), and A Biblical Theology of James, Peter, and Jude. He coedited with Ralph P. Martin The Dictionary of the Latter New Testament and Its Developments.

Thielman, Frank S.: -

Frank Thielman (PhD, Duke University) is Presbyterian professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the author of Philippians in the NIV Application Commentary series.

Kostenberger, Andreas J.: -

Dr. Andreas Kostenberger is theologian in residence at Fellowship Raleigh, cofounder of Biblical Foundations, and author, editor, or translator of over sixty books. He and his wife Marny have four grown children and live in North Carolina.

Guthrie, George H.: -

George H. Guthrie (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as Professor of New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada. He is the author of numerous articles and over a dozen books, including commentaries on Hebrews, James, 2 Corinthians, and A Short Guide to Reading the Bible Better.

Moo, Douglas J.: -

Douglas J. Moo (PhD, St. Andrews) is professor of New Testament emeritus at Wheaton College.

Arnold, Clinton E.: -

Clinton E. Arnold (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is research professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University in La Mirada, California. He has authored many books and commentaries, including Ephesians in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary series and Acts in the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary.

Garland, David E.: -

David E. Garland (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor emeritus of Christian Scriptures George W. Truett Seminary, Baylor University. He is the author of A Theology of Mark's Gospel and has written commentaries on each of the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, Romans, both Corinthian epistles, Colossians, and Philemon. He also serves as the New Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary.

Strauss, Mark L.: -

Mark L. Strauss (PhD, Aberdeen) is university professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary, where he has served since 1993. His books include Four Portraits, One Jesus; How to Read the Bible in Changing Times; The Essential Bible Companion; and commentaries on Mark and Luke. He also serves as vice chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version translation.

Wilkins, Michael J.: -

Michael J. Wilkins (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament language and literature and former Dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is the author of The Concept of Discipleship in Matthew's Gospel, Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship, and the volume on Matthew in the NIV Application Commentary series.

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