Jeffers, James S

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

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Bible-New Testament
Church History

C25 / J355