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Bridging the Testaments: The History and Theology of God?s People in the Second Temple Period,New
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An accessible introduction to the historical and theological developments between the Old and New Testament.Bridging the end of the Old Testament period and the beginning of the New Testament period, this book surveys the history and theological developments of four significant eras in Israel's postexilic history: the Persian Era (539331 BC), the Hellenistic Era (332167 BC), the Hasmonean Era (16763 BC), and the Roman Era (634 BC). In doing so, it does away with the notion that there were four hundred years of prophetic silence before Jesus.Bridging the Testaments outlines the political and social developments of these four periods, with particular focus on their impact upon Judeans and Samarians. Using a wide range of biblical and extrabiblical sources, George Athas reconstructs what can be known about the history of Judah and Samaria in these eras, providing the framework for understanding the history of God's covenant people, and the theological developments that occurred at the end of the Old Testament period, leading into the New Testament. In doing so, Athas shows that the notion of a supposed period of four hundred years of prophetic silence is not supported by the biblical or historical evidence. Finally, an epilogue sketches the historical and theological situation prevailing at the death of Herod in 4 BC, providing important context for the New Testament writings.In this way, the book bridges the Old and New Testaments by providing a historical and theological understanding of the five centuries leading up to the birth of Jesus, tracking a biblical theology through them, and abolishing the notion of a fourcentury prophetic silence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Bridging the Testaments' about? A: 'Bridging the Testaments' provides an accessible introduction to the historical and theological developments between the Old and New Testaments, covering significant eras in Israel's post-exilic history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Bridging the Testaments' is George Athas, a scholar with expertise in biblical history.
- Q: What are the key historical eras discussed in the book? A: The book surveys four key historical eras: the Persian Era (539-331 BC), the Hellenistic Era (332-167 BC), the Hasmonean Era (167-63 BC), and the Roman Era (63-4 BC).
- Q: What is the main thesis of 'Bridging the Testaments'? A: The main thesis is that there was no four hundred years of prophetic silence before Jesus, as often claimed, but rather a rich historical and theological development.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Bridging the Testaments' contains 688 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: Is 'Bridging the Testaments' available in different formats? A: This book is currently available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'Bridging the Testaments' published? A: 'Bridging the Testaments' was published on November 14, 2023.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Bridging the Testaments' is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What are the theological themes explored in the book? A: The book discusses the theological developments that occurred at the end of the Old Testament period, providing context for the New Testament writings.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Bridging the Testaments'? A: Readers interested in biblical history, theology, and the transition from the Old to the New Testament will find this book particularly beneficial.