Christian Origins and the Ancient Economy

by David A. Fiensy

Book Overview

What does economics have to do with Christian origins? Why study such a connection? First of all, the New Testament makes many direct references to economic issues. But, second of all, the economy affects every other aspect of life (family, religion, community, work, health, and politics). How prosperous was first-century Galilee? To understand what it was like to live in a society, one must understand its economy. The study of the economy includes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0227174763
• ISBN13: 9780227174760
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: James Clarke Company
• Length: 246 Pages