
In A Week in the Life of Corinth premier New Testament scholar Ben Witherington, who also has knack for storytelling, attempts to re-enchant our reading of Paul and understanding of Corinth in this imaginative but historicall accurate reconstruction of the ancient cosmopolitan city.
Following a fictitious Corinthian man named Nicanor through an eventful week of business dealings and conflict, you will encounter life at the various social levels of Roman society–eventually meeting Paul himself and gaining entrance into the Christian community there.
The result is an unforgettable introduction to life in a urban center at the center of cultural life in the New Testament world. Numerous full-page “Closer Look” outtake boxes expand on a variety of aspects dealing with life and culture as we encounter them in the narrative.