Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period - A Guide for New Testament Students

Larry R. Helyer provides an introduction and historical context for the wealth of Jewish literature outside the Hebrew Bible, and he explores the pressures, realities, questions and dreams that nurtured and provoked these written works.

About the author

Larry R. Helyer (BA, Biola University; MDiv, Western Seminary; Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Taylor University. In addition to numerous articles, he is author of Yesterday, Today, and Forever: The Continuing Relevance of the Old Testament (1996), Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period (2002), The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John (2008), The Life and Witness of Peter (2012), The Life and Witness of Jeremiah (2019), The Life and Witness of David (2020), and The Life and Witness of Ezekiel (Fall 2022). In retirement Helyer continues to teach at Providence Bible Academy, a ministry of Providence Church, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. He and his wife Joyce host tours to the Holy Lands.

Summary

Larry R. Helyer provides an introduction and historical context for the wealth of Jewish literature outside the Hebrew Bible, and he explores the pressures, realities, questions and dreams that nurtured and provoked these written works.

Product details

• Authors: Larry R Helyer, Larry R. Helyer
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.07.2002
• EAN: 9780830826780
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-2678-0
• No. of pages: 530
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 32 mm
• Weight: 851 g
• Series: No Series Linked
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works