Publisher's Synopsis
What periods of history does the Bible cover? What impact did the Roman Empire have on the world? What people group named the days of the week and the months? How did people communicate in ancient times? How did the worship of ancient gods affect world culture and religion? The history and culture of humanity has been integrated with religion since the beginning of time. Newly revised, "The Bible Around and Beyond" provides a condensed look at world history, especially the impact of the Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church on Christianity and the world we live in today. Read about important biblical and historical characters, locations, and terms; learn about important Bible topics; and examine the history of early civilizations.
