What was life like for first-century Christians? Imagine a modest-sized Roman home of a well-to-do Christian household wedged into a thickly settled quarter of Corinth. In the lingering light of a summer evening; men; women and children; merchants; working poor and slaves; a mix of races and backgrounds have assembled in the dimly lit main room are are spilling into the central courtyard. This odd assortment of gathered believers--some thirty in number--are attentive as the newly arrived and travel-weary emissary from Paul reads from the papyrus scroll he has brought from their apostolic mentor. But if you were to be transported to this scene you would perhaps be overwhelmed by a flood of unexpected difference. The voice of the reader recedes as through open windows the din and clamor of the city assault your ears. Hooves clunk and cart wheels grind and echo from the street while drivers shout; vendors call and neighbors gather and converse. And later; as you accompany a family through darkened and dangerous streets to their third-story tenement apartment; you might try to mask your shock at the cramped and unsafe conditions. In The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era James Jeffers provides an informative and scenic tour of daily life during the time of Jesus and the apostles. He affords "you-are-there" glimpses of everything from legal codes to dinner foods; from social hierarchy to apartment living; from education to family dynamics. His eye-opening book will advance your understanding of the New Testament and early Christianity and enrich your reading and application of the Bible.
#158326 in Books 2015-08-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .50 x 6.20l; .0 #File Name: 0827211058192 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wow. Just wow..By CustomerA must read for any pastor or any leader considering the essential work of justice. And if you are a leader or pastor of a faith community and aren't thinking justice work is your job; then you may doubly need this excellent book. So inspired and lots to think about.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. How BLM startedBy Neil HarmonThis book does a great job of describing how the BLM movement started and was sustained by the communities in greater St. Louis. The focus is on the relationships between clergy and the young protesters but it provides a good overall view. The technique used in the book is individual recollections with connective background and information. This has produced a powerful and informative story.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. OrthopraxyBy BrandonFocused primarily on orthopraxy as opposed to orthodoxy. Although the distinction between the two is rather artificial; this book demonstrates how a holistic theology takes a practical element.Through an examination of the Michael Brown tragedy and the BLM movement; the author interviews and examines several religious leaders and youths on their understanding of faith put to practice in the context of BLM.
