Few Christians can talk about the Trinity clearly or intelligently. When we ask theologians to speak of the doctrine in plain terms, they are not always helpful either. The early ecumenical councils (Nicea and Chalcedon particularly) attempted to define aspects of the mystery ...
A detailed comparative study of resources and military mobilizations in the ancient Mediterranean, this book examines how Rome achieved hegemony over the region and offers a new understanding of the economy of that time.