1. Explain the nature and purpose of Roman Household Codes? (2 points) 2. Identify the presence of Roman Household Codes in the writings of Paul with biblical reference. (2 points)

3. Show in the passage(s) that reference Roman Household Codes, the extent to which the early church subverted these codes. Cite the verses that subvert the Codes. (3 points)

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.