Judaism Before Jesus: The Events & Ideas That Shaped the New Testament World

A lively introduction to the Jewish background of the New Testament! Examining Judaism before the time of Jesus, Tomasino's entertaining, enlightening study offers a panoramic look at the events, subplots, and characters that ultimately shaped the NT world---from Ezra and Nehemiah to the Herods and Masada. Includes helpful index. 345 pages, softcover from InterVarsity.