Describe the historical, cultural, social context/background of the text. What is the Sitz im Leben, Life Setting? Are there clues in the passage itself? Give support for your answers from the biblical text and any secondary sources.
Related web resources:
Sitz im Leben (Oxford)
Form Criticism (Oxford)
Archaeological Resources
Resource Pages for Biblical Studies
The Jewish Roman World of Jesus
Form Criticism (Oxford)
Archaeological Resources
Resource Pages for Biblical Studies
The Jewish Roman World of Jesus
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