Experience reading the stories of Jesus in the Gospels in a whole new way! Understanding the World of Jesus is a slimline pamphlet packed with simple summaries, charts, diagrams, and key information about the fascinating time in which Jesus lived.
Features:
Timeline of key people and events before the birth of Christ
Family tree of Herod's dynasty
Map of the Roman Empire
Jewish religious and political groups
Comparison chart of Pharisees and Sadducees
Languages in the time of Jesus
Jewish understanding of the Messiah
The apostle Paul wrote that “when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son” (Gal. 4:4). It's no coincidence that God the Father sent his Son into the world exactly when and where he did. This pamphlet lets you see snapshots of the most important historical, cultural, and political changes that formed the setting to the life and ministry of Jesus.