| The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting Contributor(s): Gill, David W. J. (Author), Gempf, Conrad (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802848478 ISBN-13: 9780802848475 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $50.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1994 Annotation: "The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting" locates the Book of Acts within various regional and cultural settings in the eastern Mediterranean. These studies draw on recent archaeological fieldwork and epigraphic discoveries to describe the key cities and provinces within the Roman Empire. The relevant societal aspects of these regions, such as the Roman legal system, Roman religion, and the problem of transport and travel, all help contextualize the Book of Acts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
| Dewey: 225.6 |
| Series: Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting |
| Physical Information: 1.48" H x 6.14" W x 8.98" (2.01 lbs) 641 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting locates the Book of Acts within various regional and cultural settings in the eastern Mediterranean. These studies draw on recent archaeological fieldwork and epigraphic discoveries to describe the key cities and provinces within the Roman Empire. The relevant societal aspects of these regions, such as the Roman legal system, Roman religion, and the problem of transport and travel, all help contextualize the Book of Acts. |
