Jeffers, James S.  <br/><br/>
The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era :   Exploring the Background of Early Christianity / 
James S. Jeffers  
 - Downers Grove, Ill. :   InterVarsity Press,  1999 
 - 352 p. :   ill. , maps ;   23 cm. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>97808308158900830815899 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Bible. New Testament History of contemporary events.Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS2410   / .J44 1999