Book
The New Testament in its social environment / John E. Stambaugh and David L. Balch.
This insightful volume in the Library of Early Christianity examines the social, political, and economic world of early Christianity.
Record details
- ISBN: 0664219063
- ISBN: 9780664219062
- ISBN: 0664250122
- ISBN: 9780664250126
- Physical Description: 194 pages, xvi pages of plates : 17 color maps ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Philadelphia : Westminster Press, ©1986.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-184) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Genre: | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
Search for related items by series
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Consortium.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rocklin. (Show preferred library)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 0 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin | 225.67 S783n (Text) | 3SJCC000144610 | Stacks--Lower Level | Available | - |