In Stone and Story

Bruce W. Longenecker (PhD, University of Durham) is professor of religion and W. W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Philippians and Philemon in the Paideia series and the bestselling The Lost Letters of Pergamum.

• ContentsLooking Ahead: An IntroductionPart 1: Protocols of Engagement1. Human Meaning in Stone and Story2. Fire in the Bones3. Accessing the First-CenturyWorldTimeline of EventsPart 2: Protocols of Popular Devotion4. Deities and Temples5. Sacrifice and Sin6. Peace and Security7. Genius and Emperor8. Mysteries and Knowledge9. Death and LifePart 3: Protocols of Social Prominence10. Prominence and Character11. Money and Influence12. Literacies and Status13. Combat and Courts14. Business and SuccessPart 4: Protocols of Household Effectiveness15. Household and Slaves16. Family and Solidarity17. Piety and Pragmatism18. Powers and Protection19. Banqueting and the DeadLooking Further: A ConclusionAppendix: Questions to ConsiderGlossaryIndexes

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