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The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (Second Edition) by Craig S. Keener is a trusted resource for understanding the cultural, historical, and social context of the New Testament. This updated edition expands and refines Keener’s classic work, giving readers fresh insights into the world of first-century Judaism, Greco-Roman society, and early Christianity.

Instead of verse-by-verse exegesis, this commentary focuses on background details — customs, traditions, legal practices, daily life, and political realities — that shed light on the meaning of Scripture. Pastors, Bible students, and teachers will find it invaluable for sermon preparation, teaching, and deeper Bible study.