Political and Religious Background of the Gospels

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In this Bible study Gary Smith covers the political and religious background of the time of the gospels. He gives overviews of the main religious groups of the time of Christ (Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes) and the political groups (the Herodians and zealots). He also gives information about many advantages the Roman Empire provided that aided in the spread of he gospel such as: religious tolerance, good roads, and peace and safety enforced by the Roman military.
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Gary Smith

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.