The City in Biblical Perspective.
Rogerson, J. W.
The City in Biblical Perspective. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (131 pages) - Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World Series . - Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World Series .
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Part 1 The city in the Old Testament -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 The Israelite City: History and Archaeology -- Chapter 2 The Israelite City: Biblical Perspectives -- Chapter 3 Making Connections -- Bibliography -- Part 2 The City in the New Testament -- Chapter 4 Introduction: the Political Situation -- Chapter 5 The City and the World of Jesus -- Chapter 6 The City and the First Christians -- Chapter 7 Perspectives for our Cities -- Epilogue -- Making Connections -- Bibliography -- Index of Biblical References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.
Explores the archaeological and social backgrounds to cities in the biblical world and draws out the implications of the deliberate ambiguities in the biblical text. This book asks whether and how the Bible can provide resources for the city, in a world in which the majority of earth's burgeoning population is located in cities.
9781317490852
Cities and towns -- Biblical teaching.
Electronic books.
BR115.C45 R64 2014
220.8/30776
The City in Biblical Perspective. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (131 pages) - Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World Series . - Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World Series .
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Part 1 The city in the Old Testament -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 The Israelite City: History and Archaeology -- Chapter 2 The Israelite City: Biblical Perspectives -- Chapter 3 Making Connections -- Bibliography -- Part 2 The City in the New Testament -- Chapter 4 Introduction: the Political Situation -- Chapter 5 The City and the World of Jesus -- Chapter 6 The City and the First Christians -- Chapter 7 Perspectives for our Cities -- Epilogue -- Making Connections -- Bibliography -- Index of Biblical References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.
Explores the archaeological and social backgrounds to cities in the biblical world and draws out the implications of the deliberate ambiguities in the biblical text. This book asks whether and how the Bible can provide resources for the city, in a world in which the majority of earth's burgeoning population is located in cities.
9781317490852
Cities and towns -- Biblical teaching.
Electronic books.
BR115.C45 R64 2014
220.8/30776