The book of Acts and Paul in Roman custody

Introduction

pt. 1. Custody, the legal system and status in the Roman world. The purposes and varieties of custody in the Roman world

The role of the magistrate in sending people into custody

Paul's citizenship and status

pt. 2. Paul on trial in Acts. Philippi

Jerusalem

Caesarea

Rome

pt. 3. Paul in prison in Acts. The conditions of life in prison

Paul's custody in Rome

Prison culture

The shame of bonds

The prisoner's life

Paul's helpers

The prisoner Paul's divine helper in Acts

Conclusion.