Paul Barnett
"The results of our rapidly expanded historical and archaeological
knowledge have here been brought to bear on the Book of Acts to
stunning effect. Outstanding as Jackson and Lake was in its day,
this volume on the Graeco-Roman setting of Acts holds out the
promise of equaling if not surpassing that great achievement."
Bruce J. Malina
"This well-written volume offers a remarkable, up-to-date
collection of relevant new data to assist in scenario formation for
a considerate reading of the Book of Acts. The largely Australian
and British team of authors must be congratulated for preparing
this very useful data set. There are authoritative descriptions of
travel, of food supply, of domestic and political religion, of
urban elites, and of the Eastern Mediterranean provinces and their
leadership. Such information about the realia of the Graeco-Roman
world will enable the interpreter of Acts to bring these data to
bear in the process of interpretation. . . Of great use to ancient
historians, classicists, and biblical scholars, yet written and
presented in such a way that it will be fascinating to intelligent
nonprofessionals as well."
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