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Explore the historical and cultural context of scripture with "Background to the Bible: An Introduction" by George Potts. This insightful volume serves as an accessible guide, providing essential background material for readers of the Bible. It delves into both the Old and New Testaments, offering a comprehensive overview designed to enhance understanding for laymen and students alike. This specific offering is the First Harper ChapelBook edition, published in 1966 by Harper & Row, Publishers. The book features helpful historical maps, including those illustrating the Babylonian and Greek Empires and Palestine during Our Lord's Ministry, providing a visual aid to the biblical narrative. Accompanying this copy is its original review copy slip from the publisher, a unique piece of provenance for collectors and scholars interested in the book's initial release and reception.