Christianity and Roman Society |
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| Author:
| Clark, Gillian |
| Series title: | Key Themes in Ancient History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-63310-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2004 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $116.95 |
Book Description:
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Did Christianity transform the Roman world in which it began, or did the Roman world shape Christianity? This work explores current debates and new interpretations on Early Christianity in Roman Society. Adopting an interdisciplinary and thematic approach it offers the student unfamiliar with the Christian tradition, a comphrensive introduction to its role in the Roman world. Topics examined include paganism and heresy; martyrdom and relics; rejection of gender-roles and social...
More DescriptionDid Christianity transform the Roman world in which it began, or did the Roman world shape Christianity? This work explores current debates and new interpretations on Early Christianity in Roman Society. Adopting an interdisciplinary and thematic approach it offers the student unfamiliar with the Christian tradition, a comphrensive introduction to its role in the Roman world. Topics examined include paganism and heresy; martyrdom and relics; rejection of gender-roles and social structures; preaching as educational outreach; church and state; just war and non-violence and secular society and cultural identity.