Early Christian Families in Context - An Interdisciplinary Dialogue

Typical studies of marriage and family in the early Christian period focus on very limited evidence found in Scripture. This interdisciplinary book offers a broader, richer picture of the first Christian families by drawing together research by experts ranging from archaeologists to ancient historians.By exploring the nature of households in the ancient Greco-Roman world, the contributors assemble a new understanding of ancient Christian families that is both compelling and instructive. Divided into six parts, the book covers key aspects of ancient family life, from meals and child-rearing to women's roles and the lives of slaves. Three concluding chapters explore the implications of all this information for theological education today.Contributors: David L. BalchSuzanne DixonJ. Albert HarrillRoss S. KraemerChristian LaesPeter LampeAmy-Jill LevineMargaret Y. MacDonaldDale MartinEric M. MeyersMargaret M. MitchellCarolyn OsiekBeryl RawsonRichard SallerTimothy F. SedgwickMonika TrumperAndrew Wallace-Hadrill

About the author

David L. Balch is professor of New Testament at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, California.

Carolyn A. Osiek is professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School of Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

Product details

• Authors: David Balch, David L. Balch
• Assisted by: David L. Balch (Editor), Carolyn Osiek (Editor)
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2003
• EAN: 9780802839862
• ISBN: 978-0-8028-3986-2
• No. of pages: 444
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 670 g
• Series: Religion, Marriage, and Family
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity