In this pathbreaking study of the rise and shape of the earliest churches in Rome; Lampe integrates history; archaeology; theology; and social analysis. He also takes a close look at the inscriptional evidence to complement the reading of the great literary texts: from Paul's Letter to the Romans to the writings of Clement of Rome; Justin Martyr; Montanus; and Valentinus. Thoroughly reworked and updated by the author for this English-language edition; this study is a groundbreaking work; broad in scope and closely detailed. In six parts; comprised of 51 chapters and four appendices. Lampe greatly advances our knowledge of the shape of leadership and the Christians' relation to the Judeans living in Rome.
#1707944 in Books State University of New York Press 2004-01-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .74 x 6.04l; 1.00 #File Name: 0791459349328 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice to read about peace efforts.By Sophia V.I had to get this book for a class on religion and violence. It was enjoyable when we delved into this book and explored efforts towards building peace in religion. Overall enjoyable and enlightening nonfiction.
