Carter, Warren, 1955-

Seven events that shaped the New Testament world / Warren Carter. - xxi, 162 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) -- The process of translating Hebrew scriptures into Greek (ca. 250 BCE*) -- The rededication of the Jerusalem Temple (164 BCE) -- The Roman occupation of Judea (63 BCE) -- The crucifixion of Jesus (ca. 30 CE) -- The writing of the New Testament texts (ca. 50-ca. 130 CE) -- The process of "closing" the New Testament canon (397 CE).

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Bible--History of contemporary events.
Bible--New Testament--History of contemporary events.


Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

BS 635.3 / .C37 2013