The Christian Church in the Roman world: แบบฝึกหัด

Which Roman historian provided an account of the Neronian persecution of Christians in his work Annals 15:44?

When discussing social distinctions and slavery in Roman society, what reason does Paul give in Galatians 3:28 for why social boundaries are broken down?

According to 1 Peter 3:1–2, what specific purpose or potential outcome is suggested for why Christian wives should be subject to their non-Christian husbands?

In Acts 16:16, while in Philippi, Paul and Silas were met by a slave girl who brought her owners a great deal of money by what means?

According to 1 Peter 2:13-17, what is the primary reason given for Christians to subject themselves to 'every human authority'?

Based on the teachings found in 1 Peter 2:13–17 regarding the relationship between Christians and external authorities, what are the two primary purposes for which God has instituted human governors and rulers?

Explain how the riot of the silversmiths in Ephesus (Acts 19:23–41) illustrates the tension between the early Church and the economic interests of the local Roman world.

(a) Explain the primary economic and religious reasons behind the riot of the silversmiths in Ephesus as recorded in Acts 19:23–41.
(b) Describe how the town clerk intervened to restore order and what advice he gave to the crowd regarding their grievances against Paul and his companions.