Conflict at Rome: Social Order and Hierarchy in Early Christianity

by James S. Jeffers (Translator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800624699
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	03/14/1991
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

James S. Jeffers is Chair of the History Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills.