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

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

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Author / Creator:Jeffers, James S., 1956-
Imprint:Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c1999.
Description:352 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Bible. -- New Testament. -- History of contemporary events.
Bible. -- New Testament.
Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Church history -- Primitive and early church.
History of contemporary events.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4065109
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ISBN:0830815899 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. [330]-337) and index.
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

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