Description: This popular study guide covers Edexcel AS and A-Level Religious Studies, Paper 3 (New Testament Studies), Topic 1 (Social, historical and religious context of the New Testament). It includes analysis of messianic prophecy and Matthew's birth narrative as well as the world of the 1st Century and religious groups in 1st century Judaism; key scholars Hooker and Brown are also considered; sample exam questions for AS and A-Level are provided along with a glossary.
