In response to the request from average Christians for more information about the historical and socio-cultural backgrounds of the New Testament, Zondervan has released the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary. Evangelical scholars offer background information from relevant papyrii, inscriptions, archaeological discoveries, and the study of Judaism, Roman culture, Hellenism, and other features of the New Testament world, supplemented by stunning photographs, maps, and diagrams, which combine to offer one of the most visually appealing commentaries on the market.
Contributors:
Clinton E. Arnold
General Editor/Acts/Ephesians/Colossians
Michael J. Wilkins
Gospel of Matthew
David E. Garland
Gospel of Mark
Mark L. Strauss
Gospel of Luke
Andreas Kostenberger
Gospel of John
Douglas J. Moo
Romans/James/2 Peter/Jude
David W.J. Gill
1 Corinthians
Moyer V. Hubbard
2 Corinthians
Ralph P. Martin, Julie L. Wu
Galatians
Frank Thielman
Philippians
Jeffrey A.D. Wiema
1 & 2 Thessalonians
S.M. Baugh
1 & 2 Timothy/Titus/Philemon
George H. Guthrie
Hebrews
Peter H. Davids
1 Peter
Robert W. Yarbrough
1, 2 & 3 John
Mark W. Wilson
Revelation
Overview of the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary:
Theologically conservative (Evangelical)
Non-technical (no knowledge of Greek or Aramaic necessary)
Based on the New International Version (NIV)
A section-by-section look at the socio-cultural and historical background of the New Testament and its context
