Warren Carter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
xi, 148 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
An indispensable introduction to Roman society, culture, law, politics, religion, and daily life as they relate to the study of the New Testament.The Roman Empire formed the central context in which the New Testament was written. Anyone who wishes to understand the New Testament texts must become familiar with the political, economic, societal, cultural, and religious aspects of Roman rule. Much of the New Testament deals with enabling its readers...
Author
Publisher
Baker Academic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
xxi, 162 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"This useful, concise introduction to the worlds around the New Testament focuses on seven key events in the centuries before and after Jesus. It enlightens readers about the beginnings of the Christian movement, showing how religious, political, and economic factors were interwoven in the fabric of the New Testament world. Leading New Testament scholar Warren Carter has a record of providing student-friendly texts. This introduction offers a 'big...