Time Line of the World of the New Testament

Visit the site of Fr. Felix Just, SJ - click Israelite and Jewish History
or the images below from Bart D. Ehrman, pp. xxix-xxxi

Week 1-3: The Greco-Roman World

For the powerpoint presentation in class, please click here Greco-Roman World.
The following reading materials will be used in our discussions. In preparation, the students should read at least one article. They are placed on reserve (Arnoldus Library).  Please study also the geography (map) of Israel and the Mediterranean.

Ehrman, pp. 17-35.
Gundry, pp. 21-81.
Drane, pp. 9-45.
Kee, pp. 11-61 "The Impact of Graeco-Roman Politics and Culture on Judaism," pp. 11-61. - for advanced students.
James S. Seffers, The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring the Background of Early Christianity (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervaristy, 1999) - for advanced students.

Visit also the website of Fr. Felix Just, SJ on NT Geography .
Study (click) the Time Line of the World of the New Testament
Click here to read Sean Freyne,"Hellenistic City".
Recommended movies: Gladiator; and Alexander

Study also these maps: 
 

 Palestine during the Time of Jesus

 Map of Modern Israel

 The Mediterranean Region during the New Testament Period

 The Mediterranean Today