The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring the Background of Early Christianity 9780830878024, 9780830815890, 9780830896738, 9780830897735

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The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring the Background of Early Christianity
9780830878024, 9780830815890, 9780830896738, 9780830897735

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James S. Jeffers

Table of contents :
List of Figures
List of Maps
List of Tables
Preface

1. Historical Background to the New Testament Era
2. Life Death in the First Century
3. The City in the Greco-Roman World
4. Influences on Christian Organization
5. Religion in the Greco-Roman World
6. Governing of the Provinces Palestine
7. Tools of Governance: Finances, Law the Military
8. Social Class Status in the Empire
9. Citizenship
10. The Jews in the Cities
11. Slavery
12. The Family, Women Education
13. Provinces Cities of the New Testament Era

Appendix A: A Summary of Greco-Roman History

Appendix B: Chronology of Events

Maps

Notes

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Polecaj historie

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