Slaves, citizens, sons: legal metaphors in the Epistles
In this book Professor Lyall helps modern readers understand the legal expressions used in the Epistles. Taking such terms as slaves, freedmen, aliens, citizens, adoption, heirs, partners, and redemption, he explores their uses in Roman law and points out their significance in Jewish and Greek socie...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids, Mich.
Academie Books
1984
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In: | Year: 1984 |
Reviews: | SHORT NOTICES (1987) (Clements, Ronald Ernest, 1929 -)
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Letters
/ Law
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IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |