THE 205: Biblical Texts in Global Contexts (Lester)

The World Behind the Text helps you to understand the historical and social context in which the Biblical text was written.

It includes:

• date the biblical text was written
• authorship of the biblical text (person or sources)
• historical, social, and cultural context

Use Bible dictionaries to learn about people, places, and events during the time the Bible was written.  For example, look for information about: role of women, marriage, warfare, the relationship between Canaan and Egypt, etc.

Look at the introduction section to the chapter about your book of the Bible in commentaries such as: