Part one of a two-part study about what "faith" really meant in the context of ancient Greco-Roman and Jewish culture and the implications of that on biblical interpretation and Christian living.

Books referenced in this episode:

"Roman Faith and Christian Faith" by Teresa Morgan, https://global.oup.com/academic/product/roman-faith-and-christian-faith-9780198801054?lang=en&cc=us

"Salvation by Allegiance Alone" by Matthew Bates, https://www.amazon.com/Salvation-Allegiance-Alone-Rethinking-Gospel/dp/0801097975