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Slaves and Servants in the Time of Jesus – History and Culture
What was slavery like in Jesus’ time? Could slaves ever earn their freedom? Read more to find out. The word in the New Testament usually translated as “servant” actually means “slave,” and referred to someone who was owned or controlled by someone else, not just a servant hired to do a certain job. Some slaves performed menial household tasks. Others,…
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Religion in the Roman World
At the time of the New Testament, most people in the Roman Empire worshiped a variety of Roman gods, including the emperor. Learn about the religious context that was in place during the early church era. At the time Christianity was beginning to spread throughout the Roman Empire, most Romans believed that there were many gods and goddesses who were…
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The World in the New Testament, Around A.D. 50
Within 100 years of Jesus’ death, Christianity had spread throughout the Middle East into Africa and northern Europe. Check out this map of the world influenced by early Christianity.
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History Writing in Ancient Times
Stories have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years, but sometimes they have been passed down in different formats. Read about how history has been handed down through the centuries. If you have ever listened with fascination as older relatives spoke about their lives, you understand the delight people feel hearing stories about their past. Before…
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Growth of the Roman Empire (27 B.C. to A.D. 180)
Rome is known for its extensive empire. See how much the Roman Empire grew in just over 150 years.
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Fish and Fishing
Peter was a fisherman and Jesus referenced fishing several times in his earthly ministry. Find out what fishing was like in New Testament times. In Jesus’ time, fishing took place mostly on Lake Galilee, because the Jewish people could not use many of the harbors along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, since these harbors often were controlled by unfriendly…
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