TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jeffers,James S.
TI  - The Greco-Roman world of the New Testament era: exploring the background of early Christianity 
SN  - 0830815899 (alk. paper)
AV  - BS2410 .J44 1999
U1  - 225.9/5 21
PY  - 1999///
CY  - Downers Grove, Ill.
PB  - InterVarsity Press
KW  - Bible
KW  - N.T
KW  - History of contemporary events
KW  - Church history
KW  - Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. [330]-337) and indexes; Historical background to the New Testament era -- Life & death in the first century -- The city in the Greco-Roman world -- Influences on Christian organization -- Religion in the Greco-Roman world -- Governing of the provinces & Palestine -- Tools of governance : finances, law & the military -- Social class & status in the empire -- Citizenship -- The Jews in the cities -- Slavery -- The family, women & education -- Provinces & cities of the New Testament era
ER  -