Conflict at Rome: Social Order and Hierarchy in Early Christianity

Conflict at Rome: Social Order and Hierarchy in Early Christianity
ISBN-10
0800624696
ISBN-13
9780800624699
Category
Religion / Christianity / History
Pages
215
Language
English
Published
1991
Publisher
Fortress Press
Author
James S. Jeffers

Description

Utilizing archeological evidence and an analysis of two earlyChristian texts related to the church at Rome, James S. Jeffers offersa penetrating glimpse into the economic, social, and theologicaltensions of early Roman Christianity. Clement and the Shepherd ofHermas are shown to represent two decidedly conflicting conceptions ofChristianity and hierarchy: Clement represents the social elite and amore structured approach to church organization, and Hermas displays atendency toward sectarianism. Photographs and line drawings illustratearcheological evidence.

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