Background on the Roman Empire , rabbinic traditions, and revolutionary movements of the first century. Scholarship and Accessibility Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (2nd edition)
The , published by InterVarsity Press in 2013, is a comprehensive reference work that serves as a cornerstone for contemporary evangelical scholarship on the life of Christ and the four canonical Gospels. Overview and Evolution Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (2nd edition)
Detailed analysis of key episodes such as the birth, temptation, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Background on the Roman Empire , rabbinic traditions,
While officially a "second edition" of the critically acclaimed 1992 volume, this work is practically a . The editors— Joel B. Green , Jeannine K. Brown , and Nicholas Perrin —oversaw a massive overhaul in which approximately 90% of the content was completely rewritten by a new generation of scholars. This update was necessitated by two decades of rapid advancements in Gospel studies, including new perspectives on the Dead Sea Scrolls , ancient rhetoric, and historiography . Key Features and Coverage While officially a "second edition" of the critically
The dictionary contains roughly spread over 1,120 pages . Its scope includes: