The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era Exploring the Background of Early Christianity
- England Inter-Varsity Press 1999
- 352p
includes index and biblioraphy
Historical background to the new testament Era ............14 Life and death in the first century .........19 The city in the greco-roman world .........48 Influences on christian organizatoin .........71 Religioun in the greco-roman world ............89 Governing of the provinces and palestine .......110 Tools of Governance: Finance, law & the military .......142 Social Class and Status in the empire .......180 Citizenship .......197 The jews in the cities .............211 Slavery .....220 The family, women & education .......237 Provinces and cities of the New testament Era .........259