Dynamics of Identity in the World of the Early Christians

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ISBN: 9780567111463 | 0567111466
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 11/19/2009

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This study sheds new light on identity formation and maintenance in the world of the early Christians by drawing on neglected archaeological and epigraphic evidence.

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Illustration	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Map: Italy and the Eastern Roman Empire	p. xiv
Introduction	p. 1
Judean and Christian Identities in the Context of Association	p. 23
Associations and Group Identity among Judeans and Christians	p. 25
Local Cultural Life and Christian Identity: "Fellow-Initiates"	p. 47
Familial Dimensions of Group Identity	p. 61
"Brothers" in Associations and Congregations	p. 63
"Mothers" and "Fathers" in Associations and Synagogues	p. 82
Identity and Acculturation among Judeans and Other Ethnic Associations	p. 97
Other Diasporas: Immigrants, Ethnic Identities, and Acculturation	p. 99
Interaction and Integration: Judean Families and Guilds at Hierapolis	p. 123
Group Interactions and Rivalries	p. 143
Group Rivalries and Multiple Identities: Associations at Sardis and Smyrna	p. 145
Perceptions of Cultural Minorities: Anti-Associations and their Banquets	p. 161
Conclusion	p. 182
Abbreviations	p. 186
Bibliography
Epigraphic and Papyrological Collections	p. 189
Other Primary and Secondary Sources	p. 196
Indices
Ancient Sources	p. 220
Inscriptions and Papyri	p. 224
Modern Authors	p. 233
Names, Places, and Subjects	p. 237
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Dynamics of Identity in the World of the Early Christians

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