The more we know about the culture in which the Bible was written, the greater our appreciation of its teaching, stories, and characters will be. Because the Bible is essentially a book written from the perspective of Middle Eastern culture, it is crucial for readers to gain an awareness of its background. In The World Jesus Knew, a complement to The Essential Bible Reference Library, Anne Punton walks readers through the manners, customs, and culture in which Jesus lived. With a more well-rounded understanding of the Bible, readers will find their walk with the Lord deepened.