Here in one succinct volume Paul Barnett tells the behind-the-scenes story of the New testament, tracing the events from the Gospels to the Revelation and anchoring them within the wider historical, political and social context of the Roman Empire. Students and general readers alike will find this a valuable aid in their understanding of Scripture
"This is a wonderful book, long needed and well executed"
"Critically acute, historically perceptive, and highly readable, this work provides one of the best concise treatments of the earliest years of the Christian mission .... A good read and an instructive guide for specialist, students, and laity alike"