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Text, image, and Christians in the Graeco-Roman world

Text, image, and Christians in the Graeco-Roman world

a festschrift in honor of David Lee Balch
ChristianityHistory
Pages
399
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

This scholarly collection honors David Lee Balch's contributions to academia, bringing together twenty-four experts. The essays explore various facets of early Christian life, from the dynamics of house churches to the intricate challenges faced by Christians in the Graeco-Roman world as they forged their distinct identity through art and literature.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplexReflective

Genres

Christianity History Religion Sociology

Authors

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Aliou Cissé Niang

Aliou Cissé Niang writes about the early Christian world. Their book, "Text, image, and Christians in the Graeco-Roman world," explores how visual and written culture shaped the period.

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Carolyn Osiek

Carolyn Osiek is a scholar specializing in early Christianity and the social history of the early church. Her books examine topics such as women's roles, family life, and lay ministry within the Graeco-Roman world. She provides a direct look at historical Christian communities.

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David L. Balch

David L. Balch writes about early Christian history and its social environment. His books, like Greeks, Romans, and Christians and The New Testament In Its Social Environment, examine topics from ancient family structures to biblical interpretations and ethics.