City in Biblical Perspective

J. W. Rogerson is Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield and a Canon Emeritus of Sheffield Cathedral. John Vincent is a past President of the Methodist Conference, and was the founder of the Urban Theology Unit in Sheffield, of which he is now Emeritus Director.

• Introduction Part One: The City in the Old Testament J.W. Rogerson 1. The Israelite City: History and Archaeology2. The Israelite City: Biblical Perspectives3. Making ConnectionsPart Two: The City in the New TestamentJohn Vincent4. Introduction5. The City and the World of Jesus6. The City and the First Christians7. Perspectives for our CitiesEpilogue: Making Connections

"The biblical record remains an important resource for theological reflection on the modern city, with this book serving as a worthy starting point for such contemplation." - Expository Times