Category: Trade and Commerce
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Three new papers on the Roman Corinthia and Isthmus
A new book on Hellenistic to Roman Corinth called Corinth in Contrast: Studies in Inequality is now in the works. The volume is edited by Friesen, James, and Schowalter and is based on the conference in Austin in early October which brought together archaeologists, historians, and New Testament scholars to discuss the topic of inequality and contrast…
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St. Paul on the Isthmus
Last week I had the chance to visit Grand Forks, North Dakota, and give a talk on the subject of “Setting the Stage for St. Paul’s Corinth: How an Isthmus Determined the Character of a Roman City.” It was great to visit Grand Forks and the University of North Dakota especially as the weather was…
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The Commercial Facility of the Isthmus
Bill Caraher has given us additional thoughts about some graffiti text on a wall of the baptistery of the Lechaion Basilica — observations that will be part of his presentation for the Corinth in Contrast Conference at the upcoming University of Texas. I myself have been finishing up my own presentation on “Turning Profit on the…
Corinthian Matters 