The Roman Empire and the New Testament: An Essential Guide (Biblia.com)

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An indispensable introduction to Roman society, culture, law, politics, religion, and daily life as they relate to the study of the New Testament.The Roman Empire formed the central context in which the New Testament was written. Anyone who wishes to understand the New Testament texts must become familiar with the political, economic, societal, cultural, and religious aspects of Roman rule. Much...

Paul was dead, probably beheaded in Rome by the emperor Nero! His appeal to and trust in the emperor had been misplaced. His submission to the emperor had shown the emperor not to be trustworthy. His appeal resulted in death. The empire did not faithfully represent justice as its propaganda claimed. It was not to be trusted. It opposed God’s purposes and endangered God’s agents. The New Testament texts, including Jesus’ parables and sayings, recognize that kings, along with the rest of the

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