The Greco-Roman world of the New Testament era :exploring the background of early Christianity /James S. Jeffers.

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Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

The Greco-Roman world of the New Testament era :exploring the background of early Christianity /James S. Jeffers.

Description

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. 352 pages :illustrations, maps ;23 cm

Book Details

Author

Jeffers, James S.

Publication Subjects

Bible.--New Testament--History of contemporary events. Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600. Romeinse oudheid.--gtt Christendom.--gtt

Call No.

BS2410 .J44 1999

ISBN

0830815899 (alk. paper), 9780830815890 (alk. paper)

LCCN

99037146

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-337) and indexes. Carrier type: volumencrdacarrier Media type: unmediatednrdamedia Publication Info: Downers Grove, Ill. :InterVarsity Press,{copy}1999.