{"product_id":"the-gospels-a-historical-and-cultural-journey-hardcover","title":"The Gospels: A Historical and Cultural Journey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerry Pattengale\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Pastor and Loved Ones \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e At the heart of the Bible--the world's most-read book--lie The Gospels, arguably the most well-loved portion. More passages are quoted each year from the Gospels than any other part of Scripture. The words of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have shaped art, music, and literature across centuries and civilizations. But do we fully grasp the historical and cultural context behind them? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed gift book\u003c\/b\u003e explores the historical and cultural background of thirty timeless moments from the Gospels, which have inspired some of the greatest masterpieces the world has ever known. Adorned with vivid imagery and specially selected verses, each page is elegantly presented, reflecting the majesty of Scripture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perfect for personal reflection, inspiration, or as a thoughtful gift, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in the stories of Jesus's life--from the announcement of His birth to His triumphant entry in Jerusalem to the commissioning of His disciples--stories that continue to inspire and transform the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJerry Pattengale, PhD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jerry Pattengale, PhD, is a founding scholar at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC where he still serves as Senior Advisor, and a distinguished professor and administrator at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). His influence also extends beyond academia. As a Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute, CSR associate publisher, JEC board member at Yale Divinity School, and a member of the National Press Club's Membership Committee, he continues to shape thought leadership on history, faith, and culture at the state and global levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. Pattengale has authored dozens of books and hundreds of articles and columns, including in prominent publications like \u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. His recent works, \u003ci\u003eThe New Book of Christian Martyrs\u003c\/i\u003e (Tyndale House, 2023); \u003ci\u003eThe Anxious Middle\u003c\/i\u003e (Baylor University Press, 2023); \u003ci\u003eThe World's Greatest Book, 2nd ed.\u003c\/i\u003e (Tyndale House, 2023); and \u003ci\u003eHabits of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e (IVP, 2024) have received critical acclaim. He is known for his award-winning \"Buck Creek\" newsprint series for its engaging and insightful storytelling. His \u003ci\u003eInexplicable\u003c\/i\u003e TV series, hosted by Dennis Haysbert, also won three Telly Awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Born and raised in Buck Creek, Indiana, Dr. Pattengale's journey from poverty and homelessness at the end of high school to becoming a globally recognized scholar is an inspiration. He even addressed the United Nations, attended meetings at the White House, and was interim president of Religion News Service. With the support of church members and alumni of Marion College (now IWU), he pursued higher education, serving as student body president and recognized as the outstanding graduate. Dr. Pattengale went on to earn Master's degrees at Wheaton (IL) and Miami University (Ohio). He then earned his PhD at Miami University under the eminent historian, Edwin M. Yamauchi, with perfect marks and established himself as an active voice in his field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 8.22 x 6.92 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45851089567823,"sku":"9798893175028","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/9xSDEmTwN39798893175028.webp?v=1781665012","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/the-gospels-a-historical-and-cultural-journey-hardcover","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}