What’s going on in-between the Old and New Testaments? A whole lot! The events and culture of Second Temple Judaism richly shape the world that the New Testament enters. In this episode JC Schroeder looks at how these factors enhance our understanding of the message of the Bible. 📄 You can read a complete transcript of this episode at http://bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/11-in-between-the-old-and-new-testaments ⏰ Timestamps: 0:55 The Need for Knowing the History and Culture of the New Testament 4:25 A Shift in Identity 7:30 The Pressures of Hellenism 14:47 Hope for a Messiah 16:46 Comparing with the New Testament 18:49 Resources 20:52 Outro 📚 Resources: The Lost Letters of Pergamum by Bruce W. Longenecker Cultural Background Study Bible Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity by David A. deSilva The World of the New Testament edited by Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism Grand Rapids Theological Seminary 📬 Connect with JC: If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and give an honest review. Website | bitesizeseminary.com Facebook | Bite Size Seminary Podcast Twitter | @bitesizesem