Paul, Poverty and Survival Contributor(s): Meggitt, Justin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0567086046 ISBN-13: 9780567086044 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2000 Annotation: A thoroughly researched and groundbreaking study that draws on the most recent research in classical studies on the economy and society of the Roman Empire. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Reference - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
Dewey: 270.1 |
Series: Studies of the New Testament and Its World |
Physical Information: 1.02" H x 5.75" W x 8.81" (1.16 lbs) 284 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This social history of earliest Christianity radically re-evaluates both the methods and models of other studies. Justin Meggitt draws on the most recent research in classical studies on the economy and society of the Roman Empire. He examines the economic experiences of the Pauline churches, and locates Paul and the members of his communities within the context of the first century Roman economy. He explores their experiences of employment, nutrition and housing. He uncovers and describes the unique responses that they made to such a harsh environment. And he questions whether, from the outset, Christianity included a number of affluent individuals.A thoroughly researched and ground-breaking study. |