Relate the Roman cultural understanding of paterfamilias to Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. The prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 begins with an affirmation and declaration of God as Father and as the one from whom all families on earth derive their names. This is a beautiful and powerful declaration of God’s character and his supremacy and takes on even more meaning when we understand the Roman cultural background of the day. Learning Activity #5: Greco-Roman Family Reflection Write a two-page reflection on what you have learned about Greco-Roman families and the concept of paterfamilias. How might this cultural insight illumine Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3?
