Mid-1st Century AD
The early Christian church was growing and spreading throughout the Roman Empire, facing both internal challenges and external persecution.
The Roman Empire was the dominant political force, with local governance often influenced by Roman law and customs. Corinth was a major city in the province of Achaia, known for its wealth and diversity.
Corinth, a significant city in Greece, known for its strategic location on the isthmus connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.
The practice of patronage and benefaction was common in Greco-Roman society, where wealthier individuals would support public works or provide for the less fortunate, often for social recognition.
Paul the Apostle
Titus
Paul's companion and fellow worker, entrusted with delivering the letter and organizing the collection for the Jerusalem church.