Jeffers, James S.,  1956- <br/><br/>
The Greco-Roman world of the New Testament era :  exploring the background of early Christianity / 
James S. Jeffers. 
 - 1 online resource (352 pages) :  illustrations, maps. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-337) and indexes. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780830878024 (electronic bk.) 0830878025 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible.--New Testament--History of contemporary events.<br/>Bible.--New Testament.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.<br/>Romeinse oudheid.<br/>Christendom.<br/>Church history--Primitive and early church.<br/>History of contemporary events.<br/>RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS2410  / .J44 1999eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>225.9/5