Bibliograph

In stone and story, early Christianity in the Roman world, Bruce W. Longenecker

Type

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In stone and story, early Christianity in the Roman world, Bruce W. Longenecker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 268-282) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In stone and story

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1104062110

Responsibility statement

Bruce W. Longenecker

Sub title

early Christianity in the Roman world

Summary

This beautifully designed, full-color textbook introduces the Roman background of the New Testament by immersing students in the life and culture of the thriving first-century towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which act as showpieces of the world into which the early Christian movement was spreading. Bruce Longenecker, a leading scholar of the ancient world of the New Testament, discusses first-century artifacts in relation to the life stories of people from the Roman world. The book includes discussion questions, maps, and 175 color photographs., --From publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Protocols of engagement -- Human meaning in stone and story -- Fire in the bones -- Accessing the first-century world : timeline of events -- Protocols of popular devotion -- Deities and temples -- Sacrifice and sin -- Peace and security -- Genius and emperor -- Mysteries and knowledge -- Death and life -- Protocols of social prominence -- Prominence and character -- Money and influence -- Literacies and status -- Combat and courts -- Business and success -- Household and slaves -- Family and solidarity -- Piety and pragmatism -- Powers and protection -- Banqueting and the dead

Target audience

adult

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