Features of administrative, economic and religious structure of Polis in the Hellenistic period
Even a superficial touch to the phenomenon of Pax Romana through ancient literature and art raises the question: how was such a high level of development achieved in all spheres of life? Why do the Apostolic Epistles of Paul and Peter give such a positive description of the state administrative structure? The article analyzes the literary evidence of ancient authors, the results of archaeological excavations on the ruins of Roman cities in Asia Minor and Africa, and numerous epigraphic inscriptions that demonstrate the connection between politics, economics, religion and citizenship in the Greco-Roman world. During the Hellenistic period, the link between holding an administrative position and charity is a stable tradition in many cities and regions. By the first century and the beginning of Roman rule, public service becomes inseparable from the sacrificial “business”, both are considered as service to the Fatherland, covers all aspects of the life of the state and acquires sacred features.