Backgrounds of Early Christianity

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Everett Ferguson

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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
04 November 2003

Religion & beliefs; Church history

Ferguson's authoritative students' introduction to the world of the early church has now been revised and expanded with new discussions of `first-century social life, of Gnosticism, and of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other Jewish literature'. Each section is clearly structured with its own bibliography. Arranged thematically, chapters discuss the political background (looking at the political history of the Near East, Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic kingdoms and Rome), society and culture (including the Roman military, social classes, slavery, relationships, morality, economy, entertainment, literature, art and architecture, clubs and associations), Hellenistic-Roman religions (cults, imperial cults, personal religions, Greek and eastern mysteries), Hellenistic-Roman philosophies, Judaism and Christianity.

By: Everett Ferguson
Imprint: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1.021kg
ISBN: 9780802822215
ISBN 10: 0802822215
Pages: 648
Publication Date: 04 November 2003
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Backgrounds of Early Christianity

Currents in Theology and Mission The text is excellent -- rich and amazingly detailed. A standard textbook, it would also be a good addition to a parish library. Bryn Mawr Classical Review This book provides a good introduction for students to the historical, cultural and religious environment of the New Testament.