The Greco-Roman world of the New Testament era : exploring the background of early Christianity / James S. Jeffers.
Publisher: Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©1999Description: 1 online resource (352 pages) : illustrations, mapsContent type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9780830878024 (electronic bk.)
- 0830878025 (electronic bk.)
- 225.9/5 22
- BS2410 .J44 1999eb
- 11.47
Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-337) and indexes.
Historical background to the New Testament era -- Life & death in the first century -- The city in the Greco-Roman world -- Influences on Christian organization -- Religion in the Greco-Roman world -- Governing of the provinces & Palestine -- Tools of governance : finances, law & the military -- Social class & status in the empire -- Citizenship -- The Jews in the cities -- Slavery -- The family, women & education -- Provinces & cities of the New Testament era.
Provides a clear description of life in the time of Jesus and the apostles - Life and death in the first century - The city in the Greco-Roman world - Nature of ancient religion - The Greek gods - Gods of Rome - Roman attitudes towards religion in the New Testament era - Roman attitudes towards Christianity - Roman government of the provinces and Palestine during the second and third centuries.
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