The Forgotten Years in the New Testament History

Overview

The Forgotten Years in the New Testament History explores the Intertestamental Period, often called the "four hundred years of silence." Far from empty, this era saw political upheaval, cultural exchange, and religious development that shaped the Jewish world into which Jesus was born. The book traces events from the return from exile and Persian administration to Greek influence under Alexander, struggles under the Ptolemies and Seleucids, the Maccabean revolt, and the rise of Roman power. It also examines Jewish religious life, including the growth of synagogue worship, the translation of Scripture into Greek, and the rise of messianic expectation.