An examination of how the New Testament was influenced by the social realities of the early Christian communities for whom the books were wtitten. It reveals an intimate connection between society and Gospel.

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

`E writes with admirable clarity and enthusiasm.' - Publciation Unknown`For those whose sudy of the New Testament has been of an exclusively literary-critical type, the book offers a glimpse of how alternative perspectives can be opened up.' - Church Times