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Greek Culture and the Greek Testament: A Plea for the Study of the Greek Classics and the Greek New Testament is a book written by Doremus A. Hayes. The book argues that the study of Greek culture and the Greek New Testament are closely interconnected and that a thorough understanding of both is necessary for a complete understanding of Western civilization. In the book, Hayes provides a comprehensive overview of Greek culture and its influence on the New Testament. He examines the Greek language, literature, philosophy, and religion, and shows how these elements shaped the development of Christianity. Hayes also explores the historical context of the New Testament, including the political, social, and cultural factors that influenced its creation.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Greek culture and its influence on the New Testament. The second part provides a detailed analysis of specific passages in the New Testament, demonstrating how a knowledge of Greek culture enhances our understanding of these passages.Overall, Greek Culture and the Greek Testament is a scholarly work that makes a compelling case for the importance of studying the Greek classics and the Greek New Testament. It is a valuable resource for students of religion, history, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the origins of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.