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BL
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847721
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Jeffers, James S.,1956-
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| Title & Author
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The Greco-Roman world of the New Testament era : : exploring the background of early Christianity /\ James S. Jeffers.
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| Publication Statement
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Downers Grove, Ill. :: InterVarsity Press,, ©1999.
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352 pages :: illustrations, maps ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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0830815899
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: 9780830815890
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-337) and indexes.
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| Contents
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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.
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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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Church history-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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Christianity-- History-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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11.47 cultural-historical background of the New Testament.
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Church history-- Primitive and early church.
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Church history-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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History of contemporary events.
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Church history-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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Christendom.
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Romeinse oudheid.
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Bible., New Testament-- History of contemporary events.
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Bible., New Testament-- History of contemporary events.
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Bible., New Testament.
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Bible., N.T-- History of contemporary events.
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| Dewey Classification
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225.9/5
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| LC Classification
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BS2410.J44 1999
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11.47bcl
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