A week in the life of a Greco-Roman woman

In first-century Ephesus, life is not easy for women. In this gripping novel, Holly Beers introduces us to the first-century setting where Paul first proclaimed the gospel. Illuminated by historical images and explanatory sidebars, this lively story not only shows us the rich tapestry of life in a G...

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Main Author: Beers, Holly (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Westmont InterVarsity Press 2019
In:Year: 2019
Reviews:[Rezension von: Beers, Holly, A week in the life of a Greco-Roman woman] (2021) (Powell, Denise, 1964 -)
[Rezension von: Beers, Holly, A week in the life of a Greco-Roman woman] (2020) (Prestes, Carina O.)
Series/Journal:A Week in the Life Ser.
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Summary:In first-century Ephesus, life is not easy for women. In this gripping novel, Holly Beers introduces us to the first-century setting where Paul first proclaimed the gospel. Illuminated by historical images and explanatory sidebars, this lively story not only shows us the rich tapestry of life in a Greco-Roman city, it also foregrounds the interior life of one woman--and the radical new freedom the gospel promised her.
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Prologue -- Day 1, Wednesday: Day of Mercury/Hermes -- Day 2, Thursday: Day of Jupiter/Zeus -- Day 3, Friday: Day of Venus/Aphrodite -- Day 4, Saturday: Day of Saturnus/Kronos -- Day 5, Sunday: Day of Sol/Helios -- Day 6, Monday: Day of Luna/Selene -- Day 7, Tuesday: Day of Mars/Ares -- Epilogue -- Further Reading -- Image Credits -- Other Books in the Series -- Praise for A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman -- About the Author -- More Titles from InterVarsity Press.
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ISBN:0830849890