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Emilee Holden Dr. Bandy Lost Letters of Pergamum Assignment 13th February, 2013 The Lost Letters of Pergamum Ancient Customs Form of Letters: * The form of ancient lettering is seen in every new script written from the characters, they are very formal at first, and being sure not to offend the people they are directing their words to, while still maintaining a respectful tone even if it is a disagreeing one. What I enjoyed about the works were the quick friendships that were formed through simple letter writing, it seemed more personalized than anything you might see today. Life of Noblemen, Peasants, and Slaves: * The book says a lot about the differences in classes and status in society, but in my opinion, the very best†¦show more content†¦Emperor Worship: * In this time, the man who was emperor was also believed to be god, and he expected to be worshipped as one. This includes having sacrifices and temples in his honor. It also meant that he was greatly offended any time one of his subjects proclaimed against this fact, and the emperor was certain to silence that person tortuously and publically as with Antioch. Important People Roman Emperors: * Believed to be gods, these men acted cruelly and thoughtlessly toward their subjects. Luke describes a few of these actions in his letters, like when Domitian forces his people to stand out in the cold and rain and watch a performance while he stays warm and dry. Also Emperor Nero’s many radical actions, like burning down half his city then blaming the Christians. These men believed they were above reproach although they acted like malicious children in the treatment of their people. Pontius Pilate: * Most of Antioch’s discussion regarding Pontius Pilate revolved around him being a â€Å"ruthless prefect† in his treatment of the Jews. Even so, Antioch seemed somewhat upset with the way the people forced Pilate into sentencing Jesus to death for the sake of his on position and reputation. Herod the Great: * Known on many occasions as a power crazed man, Herod the Great was actually responsible for the expansion of the second temple. Although there is only a small reference to him in the novel, he, along with his sonShow MoreRelatedThe Lost Letters Of Pergamum1000 Words   |  4 PagesBruce W. Longenecker emerges as a contemporary innovator of Christian literature through his historical fiction work The Lost Letters of Pergamum. Throughout this work, Longenecker analyzes the fundamental features of first-century Christianity, which were primarily affiliated with the New Testament. The Lost Letters of Pergamum is composed of the combination of letters. 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