Overview
Exploring Biblical Backgrounds provides students and teachers with a rich compendium of ancient primary sources that form essential readings for studying both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
About the Author
Derek S. Dodson is a Senior Lecturer and Katherine E. Smith is a Part-Time Lecturer and PhD candidate in the Religion Department at Baylor University.
What People are Saying About This
Perhaps nothing is more important for correctly understanding Scripture than understanding the social, religious, and political world in which it is written. This volume provides a most excellent window into that background that is thorough and manageable, even for the novice.
What are the core values of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has five core values: Doctrinal Integrity, SpiritualVitality, Mission Focus, Characteristic Excellence, and Servant Leadership. This courseaddresses Doctrinal Integrity in that it enhances the student’s ability to interpret the Bibleaccurately. Characteristic Excellence is addressed in that the student should exhibit excellence inthe ability to interpret Scripture. Servant Leadership is modeled in classroom demeanor. Thiscourse primarily addresses the competency of Biblical Exposition by preparing the student tointerpret and communicate the Bible accurately. The 2017-18 emphasis on Servant Leadership
Who translated the book Akurgal?
Akurgal, Ekrem. Ancient Civilizations and Ruins of Turkey: From Prehistoric Times Until the End of the Roman Empire. Translated by John Whybrow and Mollie Emre. Ankara: Turk TarihBasimevi, 1970.