How Did We Get Here?: A Quick-But-Comprehensive Guide to the Four Hundred Years Between Malachi and Matthew

by Brady Cook

Have you ever started reading the New Testament, found a word or phrase or person that seemingly came out of nowhere, and then thought, “Wait, what was that?” If so, then this book is for you. Packed with information that will give you a jumpstart on the time that Jesus lived in, “How Did We Get Here?” is designed to help the reader understand more of the background in first century Judea. Inside, you’ll learn about various groups such as the Pharisees, the Essenes, and even the Jews at Elephantine, and learn about the transfer of empires from Persia to Rome. A section on Hellenism will help you see the world through Jewish eyes, as well as a short discussion on various perceptions of who the coming Messiah would be. Lacking in academic jargon but full of relevant content, “How Did We Get Here?” is designed for the everyday reader that simply wants to fill in the gaps between the two halves of the greatest book ever written.

124 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2017