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The New Testament in its social environment /

by Stambaugh, John E.
Additional authors: Balch, David L.
Series: Library of early Christianity ; . 2 Edition statement:1st ed. Published by : Westminster Press, (Philadelphia :) Physical details: 194 pages, xvi pages of plates : 17 color maps ; 24 cm. ISBN:0664219063; 9780664219062; 0664250122; 9780664250126. Year: 1986
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-184) and index.

1. Historical background. The Greek world from Alexander to Hadrian -- Provincial organization -- Palestine -- Roman law and local law -- 2. Mobility and mission. Communications -- The movement of religions -- The Jewish diaspora -- Social characteristics of Christian missions -- 3. The ancient economy. The economy of social relations -- Private finances -- Municipal finances -- Imperial finances -- 4. Society in Palestine. Demography -- The pattern of life -- Languages -- Hellenistic culture and the cities -- Peasants -- Galilee -- Judea and Jerusalem: holy city and temple -- Ecology of the Jesus movement -- 5. City life. Physical environment -- Class and status -- Work -- Play -- Education -- Family and household -- Clubs -- Cults -- 6. Christianity in the cities of the Roman Empire. Christian adaptations of urban social forms -- The major centers.

This insightful volume in the Library of Early Christianity examines the social, political, and economic world of early Christianity.

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