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Christian life in the Greco-Roman city : the civic and architectural contexts of early Christianity /

"This book draws on primary sources and archeological evidence to provide an original and engaging analysis of public buildings in Greco-Roman cities, offering fresh insights into the cultural background of the New Testament and other early Christian writings"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Borges, Jason, 1980- (Author)
Other Authors: deSilva, David A., 1967- (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2026]
Subjects:
Christian life > History > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Architecture and society > Rome.
Public buildings > Rome.
Architecture in literature.
Christian literature, Early > Themes, motives.
Church history > Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Architecture et société > Rome.
Bâtiments publics > Rome.
Architecture dans la littérature.
Littérature chrétienne primitive > Thèmes, motifs.
Vie chrétienne > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Église > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Description
Summary:"This book draws on primary sources and archeological evidence to provide an original and engaging analysis of public buildings in Greco-Roman cities, offering fresh insights into the cultural background of the New Testament and other early Christian writings"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xix, 225 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781540968852
1540968855
9781540969941
1540969940