Review: A week in the life of a Greco-Roman woman by Holly Beers

• Series: Week in the Life
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• ISBN-10: 0830824847

"A week in the life of a Greco-Roman woman", is a book that illustrates very clearly what women lived in the Greco-Roman world. A culture governed by values such as honor and shame, a weak health system, a society with economic imbalances and worship of different gods.

The developed story is fascinating, captivating and enriching for our knowledge of women in the Greco-Roman world. From the first pages it is inevitable not to be intrigued by what happens to the main character, a woman. Which becomes our guide in the Greco-Roman world and makes us partakers of its own history. The most shocking part is when the main character meets the gospel. Shocking.

Fiction and history are mixed in this book in a balanced way, allowing the reader to embark on a story of hope in the midst of pain. And it not only takes us to that time, but it makes us reflect on our actuality. Many women in different countries suffer violence, degradation and marginalization; but this book reminds us of something very essential and important: In Christ we are one. Women and men, we are one. The gospel dignifies women in Christ.

Anyone who wants to know more about Greco-Roman culture and women should read this book. It will be a pleasant and stimulating reading.

I received this book for free from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review for the book.