Readings from a variety of genres, compiled by Walter Elwell and Robert Yarbrough for the Encountering Biblical Studies series, give insight into the archaeological, theological, and sociological background of the New Testament.

Walter A. Elwell is professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton Graduate School. His Ph.D. is from the University of Edinburgh.
Robert W. Yarbrough is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary and has translated several major volumes. His Ph.D. is from the University of Aberdeen.