Papyri and the Social World of the New Testament

The first book to explore the socio-economic background of people in the New Testament using papyrological evidence from Roman Egypt. Gives a new perspective on the early Christians under Roman rule, focusing on the lives of figures from the lower social strata such as craftsmen, women, children, peasants, and shepherds.

Prima carte care exploreaza mediul socio-economic al oamenilor din Noul Testament folosind dovezi papirologice din Egiptul roman. Ofera o noua perspectiva asupra primilor crestini sub stapanire romana, concentrandu-se pe viata unor personaje din straturile sociale inferioare, cum ar fi mestesugari, femei, copii, tarani si pastori.