This work assembles and catalogs the values, conflicts, and mores of ancient Mediterranean culture pertinent to the Fourth Gospel. In many ways, the authors dis

This latest addition to the Fortress Social-Science Commentaries on New Testament writings illuminates the values, perceptions, and social codes of the Mediterr

The authors build on their earlier social-scientific works and enhance the highly successful commentary model they developed in their social-scientific commenta

A groundbreaking first social-science commentary on this popular book of the Bible.

"Two leading scholars in the social-scientific study of the New Testament world turn their lenses on the Book of Acts in this latest addition....." [from back c