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)

Table of Contents:

Introduction: The Ancient City
Agora
Temple
Baths
Prison
Theater
Library
Necropolis
Conclusion: A New City