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The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting, Volume 3: The Book of Acts and Paul in Roman Custody is unavailable, but you can change that!

The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting, vol. 3: Paul in Roman Custody provides a unique opportunity not only to learn about the custodial system of the Graeco-Roman world, but to better view Paul’s persona and Christian mission as well. Brian Rapske’s outstanding study shows Luke himself to be an ardent helper of Paul the missionary prisoner.

3) when prisoners were sent on to provincial capitals or to Rome for trial; and finally, 4) where watch was kept over those sentenced to exile or relegation.159 Military custody ought not, however, to be confused with that form of detention in the public prison where soldiers were employed as guards.160 Among the static forms of military custody, confinement in the camp was usually the most severe. In fact, the experiences of the Jewish prince Agrippa demonstrate that it might be scarcely better
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