People under power. Early Jewish and Christian responses to the Roman Empire

How did the dominant ideology of the Roman Empire affect the lives of Jewish and Christian religious minority communities? Which word describes best the relations of ancient Judaism and early Christianity with the Roman Empire: antagonism, adaptation or indifference? This volume addresses these and...

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Contributors: Labahn, Michael 1964- (Other) ; Lehtipuu, Outi (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 2014
In:Year: 2014
Series/Journal:Early Christianity in the Roman World 1
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Roman Empire / Church / Judaism
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Summary:How did the dominant ideology of the Roman Empire affect the lives of Jewish and Christian religious minority communities? Which word describes best the relations of ancient Judaism and early Christianity with the Roman Empire: antagonism, adaptation or indifference? This volume addresses these and related questions from fresh and varied perspectives using diverse methodological approaches, including rhetorical, postcolonial and historical studies as well as seminal source materials from all sides
ISBN:9089645896