The First Urban Churches 1: Methodological Foundations

The First Urban Churches 1: Methodological Foundations
ISBN-10
1628371048
ISBN-13
9781628371048
Category
Religion
Pages
360
Language
English
Published
2015-09-29
Publisher
SBL Press
Authors
James R. Harrison, L. L. Welborn

Description

A fresh look at early urban churches This collection of essays examines the urban context of early Christian churches in the first-century Roman world. A city-by-city investigation of the early churches in the New Testament clarifies the challenges, threats, and opportunities that urban living provided for early Christians. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how scholars assemble an accurate picture of the cities in which the first Christians flourished. Features: Analysis of urban evidence of the inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography Discussion of how to use different types of evidence responsibly Outline of what constitutes proper methodological use for establishing a nuanced, informed portrait of ancient urban life

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