Episode 246: Bible Background Essentials [Part 1] with Dr. Craig Keener

Considered to be one of the best references on the cultural and historical background of the New Testament, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament has sold over half a million copies since it was first published. On the next two episodes of the Profile we sit down with the author of the commentary, New Testament scholar, and theologian, Dr. Craig S. Keener. Craig discusses the 2014 second edition of the book and how important it is for Christians to understand the culture and times in which the Bible was written.

Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. He has written commentaries on Matthew, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Peter, Revelation, John (1,600 pages), and Acts (4,500 pages). His other books include a two-volume work on miracles and works about the Spirit, ethnic reconciliation, women in ministry, divorce, and various other topics. His publishers include Baker Academic, Cambridge, Eerdmans, InterVarsity and Zondervan.

• Craig's Website at Asbury Seminary: www.asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/
• Book The IVP Bible Background Commentary:  https://a.co/d/89B5KOm

Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman resources:

• Podcast - The Case for Miracles with Dr. Craig Keener at the Atheist & Christian Book Club: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2021-05-17T01_00_00-07_00
• Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: www.watchman.org/Ehrman

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