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

Jeffers, James S., 1956-

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

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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Bible.--New Testament--History of contemporary events.
Bible.--New Testament
Bible.--New Testament--History of contemporary events.
Bible.--N.T--History of contemporary events.


30-600


Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Christianity--History--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Église--Histoire--ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
11.47 cultural-historical background of the New Testament.
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--New Testament.
Church history--Primitive and early church
History of contemporary events
Romeinse oudheid.
Christendom.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

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