The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting

The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 648
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ISBN-10 : 0802848478
ISBN-13 : 9780802848475
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Book Synopsis The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting by : David W. J. Gill

Download or read book The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting written by David W. J. Gill and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 1994-05 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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