This survey of intertestamental Judaism illuminates the customs and controversies that provide essential background for understanding the New Testament. Scott opens a door into the Jewish world and literature leading up to the development of Christianity. He also offers an accessible overview of the data through helpful charts, maps, and diagrams incorporated throughout the text to engage his readers.

• The New Testament: Its Background and Message
• An Introduction to the New Testament
• Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament (Knowing God Through the Old Testament Set)
• Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament
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