Who were the Scribes? The Pharisees? The Herodians? Dr. William A. Simmons invites readers to examine the diverse cultural, religious, political, and economic g

Detailed historical and archaeological essays give insight into the many people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.

What was the family like for the first Christians? Informed by archaeological work and illustrated by figures, this work is a remarkable window into the past, o

This volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of di

Making sense of the New Testament requires navigating your way through the labyrinth of different cultural, religious, political, and economic groups that exist