The Stambaugh, John E.creatorBalch, David L.textbibliographyCriticism, interpretation, etc.pauPhiladelphiaWestminster Press�198619861st ed.monographiceng

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194 pages, xvi pages of plates : 17 color maps ; 24 cm.This insightful volume in the Library of Early Christianity examines the social, political, and economic world of early Christianity.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.John E. Stambaugh and David L. Balch.Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-184) and index.aw-----e------ff-----Criticism, interpretation, etcSociology, BiblicalJewsSocial life and customsJewsPolitics and governmentTo 70 A.DRomeSocial life and customsRomePolitics and government30 B.C.-284 A.DRomeReligionCriticism, interpretation, etcCritique, interpr�etation, etcSociologieJuifsM�urs et coutumesJuifsPolitique et gouvernementJusqu'�a 70RomeM�urs et coutumesRomePolitique et gouvernement30 av. J.-C.-284RomeReligionCritique, interpr�etation, etcJewsPolitics and governmentJewsSocial life and customsManners and customsPolitics and governmentReligionSociology, BiblicalRome (Empire)GesellschaftZeithintergrundNieuwe TestamentSociale situatieCriticism, interpretation, etcJewsPolitics and governmentTo 70 A.DJewsSocial life and customsSociology, BiblicalRomePolitics and government30 B.C.-284 A.DRomeReligionRomeSocial life and customsGesellschaftZeithintergrund To 284 fast BS2545.S55 S73 1986225.9/511.47BO 2100BC 8720225.9Stambaugh, John E.Philadelphia : Westminster Press, �19861st ed.(OCoLC)565171504Stambaugh, John E.Philadelphia : Westminster Press, �19861st ed.(OCoLC)605696765066421906397806642190620664250122978066425012685015516http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=41447http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=41447DLC85062720231130063731.0ocm12262814 eng