Inscriptions of the Roman Empire, AD 14–117

Inscriptions of the Roman Empire, AD 14–117
Author: B. H. Warmington
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2023-08-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1009383280

A sourcebook of inscriptions of the Roman Empire (AD 14-117) in new English translations to support ancient history students.

Inscriptions of the Roman Empire, AD 14–117

Inscriptions of the Roman Empire, AD 14–117
Author:
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1009383299

This volume in the LACTOR Sourcebooks in Ancient History series offers a generous selection of inscriptions from the Roman Empire during the period AD 14-117, with accompanying explanatory notes, concordances and indexes. It provides for the needs of students at schools and universities who are studying ancient history in English translation and has been written and reviewed by experienced teachers.

The Athenian Empire

The Athenian Empire
Author: Robin Osborne
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2023-08-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1009383647

This volume in the LACTOR Sourcebooks in Ancient History series offers a generous selection of primary texts on the Athenian Empire in new English translations, with accompanying maps, tables and figures, a glossary and short contextualising introductory notes. It provides for the needs of students at schools and universities who are studying ancient history in translation and has been written and reviewed by experienced teachers. The texts presented include extracts from the important literary sources but also numerous inscriptions and coin legends, some of which were previously difficult for students to access.

Dio: the Julio-Claudians

Dio: the Julio-Claudians
Author:
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1009383027

This volume in the LACTOR Sourcebooks in Ancient History series offers generous selections from Cassius Dio's account of the Julio Claudians, with accompanying maps, appendices and a thorough, contextualising Introduction. It provides for the needs of students at schools and universities who are studying ancient history in English translation and has been written and reviewed by experienced teachers.

Literary Sources for Roman Britain

Literary Sources for Roman Britain
Author:
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1009383256

This volume in the LACTOR Sourcebooks in Ancient History series offers a generous selection of literary sources for Roman Britain, with accompanying notes, a glossary and a list of emperors. It provides for the needs of students at schools and universities who are studying ancient history in English translation and has been written and reviewed by experienced teachers.

From the Gracchi to Sulla

From the Gracchi to Sulla
Author:
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1009383078

This volume in the LACTOR Sourcebooks in Ancient History series offers a generous selection of primary texts on Roman history during the half century from the Gracchi to Sulla (133-80 BC), with a brief Introduction. It provides for the needs of students at schools and universities who are studying ancient history in English translation and has been written and reviewed by experienced teachers. The texts selected include extracts from the important literary sources but also some key inscriptions, some of which were previously difficult for students to access.

The First Urban Churches 1

The First Urban Churches 1
Author: James R. Harrison
Publisher: SBL Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1628371048

A fresh look at early urban churches This collection of essays examines the urban context of early Christian churches in the first-century Roman world. A city-by-city investigation of the early churches in the New Testament clarifies the challenges, threats, and opportunities that urban living provided for early Christians. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how scholars assemble an accurate picture of the cities in which the first Christians flourished. Features: Analysis of urban evidence of the inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography Discussion of how to use different types of evidence responsibly Outline of what constitutes proper methodological use for establishing a nuanced, informed portrait of ancient urban life