Ancient Rome's daily news publication with some likely implications for early Christian studies

A detailed study on ancient Rome's daily news publication is currently absent in early Christian studies. This article seeks to begin filling this lacuna by surveying the history of this Roman news bulletin and highlighting the sorts of data that must be taken into account in order to determine...

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Published in:Tyndale bulletin
Main Author: Wright, Brian J. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Tyndale House [2016]
In: Tyndale bulletin
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Acta diurna / Church
RelBib Classification:HC New Testament
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
TB Antiquity
Further subjects:B Rome History BC 30-AD 284 (Empire)
B Information services
B Peer reviewed
B Latin literature
B News agencies
B Christians Roman Empire
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:A detailed study on ancient Rome's daily news publication is currently absent in early Christian studies. This article seeks to begin filling this lacuna by surveying the history of this Roman news bulletin and highlighting the sorts of data that must be taken into account in order to determine the publication's subject matter, scope of distribution, and possible relevance for early Christian studies.
ISSN:0082-7118
Contains:Enthalten in: Tyndale bulletin