Early Christian Families in Context
Balch, David L.
Early Christian Families in Context David L. Balch - U.S.A William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2003 - 412tr. Paperback, Illustration 24 cm
Typical studies of marriage and family in the early Christian period focus on very limited evidence found in Scripture. This interdisciplinary book offers a broader, richer picture of the first Christian families by drawing together research by experts ranging from archaeologists to ancient historians. By exploring the nature of households in the ancient Greco-Roman world, the contributors assemble a new understanding of ancient Christian families that is both compelling and instructive. Divided into six parts, the book covers key aspects of ancient family life, from meals and child-rearing to women's roles and the lives of slaves. Three concluding chapters explore the implications of all this information for theological education today.
9780802839862, 080283986X
Family -- religious aspects
Rome -- Social life and customs
261.8 / B174-D25
Early Christian Families in Context David L. Balch - U.S.A William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2003 - 412tr. Paperback, Illustration 24 cm
Typical studies of marriage and family in the early Christian period focus on very limited evidence found in Scripture. This interdisciplinary book offers a broader, richer picture of the first Christian families by drawing together research by experts ranging from archaeologists to ancient historians. By exploring the nature of households in the ancient Greco-Roman world, the contributors assemble a new understanding of ancient Christian families that is both compelling and instructive. Divided into six parts, the book covers key aspects of ancient family life, from meals and child-rearing to women's roles and the lives of slaves. Three concluding chapters explore the implications of all this information for theological education today.
9780802839862, 080283986X
Family -- religious aspects
Rome -- Social life and customs
261.8 / B174-D25