A brief yet essential introduction to the New Testament that chronicles the real people-- and historical and literary movements--that created it.

The words, phrases, and stories of the New Testament permeate the English language. Indeed, this relatively small group of twenty-seven works, written during th

The author offers an exploration of the 'Old Testament', illuminating its importance as history, literature, and sacred text. He provides an overview of one of

Two billion people today identify as Christians, with the implication that Jesus is the focus of their relationship with God, and their way of living in the wor

The Hebrew Bible, or Christian Old Testament, contains some of the finest literature that we have. This biblical literature has a place not only in the synagogu