Judaism and Christianity in first-century Rome
By: edited by Karl P. Donfried and Peter Richardson.
Contributors: Donfried, Karl P.; Richardson, Peter, 1935-
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 329
Subjects: Jews -- Italy -- Rome -- History.; Judaism -- Italy -- Rome -- History.; Christians -- Italy -- Rome -- History.; Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.; Rome (Italy) -- Church history.; Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
Description: Rome, as the center of the first-century world, was home to numerous ethnic groups, among which were both Jews and Christians. The dealings of the Roman government with these two groups, and their dealings with each other, are the focus of this engaging book.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 280-304) and indexes.