The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era : Exploring the Background of Early Christianity - Jeffers, James S. (Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, 1999)
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.
Keywords: Bible. New Testament History of contemporary events.Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.