TY - BOOK AU - SCOTT,J.Julius Jr TI - Jewish backgrounds of the New Testament SN - 0801022401 U1 - 296.09014SCO PY - 1995/// CY - Grand Rapids, MI PB - Baker KW - Post-exilic period KW - 586 B.C - 210 A.D KW - Judaism KW - History KW - Jewish Tradition N2 - This survey of intertestamental Judaism illuminates the customs and controversies that provide essential background for understanding the New Testament. Scott opens a door into the Jewish world and literature leading up to the development of Christianity. He also offers an accessible overview of the data through helpful charts, maps, and diagrams incorporated throughout the text to engage his readers ER -