{"product_id":"early-christian-families-in-context-an-interdisciplinary-dialogue-paperback-1","title":"Early Christian Families in Context: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid L. Balch\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eCarolyn A. Osiek\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Typical studies of marriage and family in the early Christian period focus on very limited evidence found in Scripture. This book offers a broader, richer picture of the first Christian families by drawing together research by experts ranging from archaeologists to ancient historians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Exploring the nature of households within the ancient Greco-Roman world, the contributors assemble a new understanding of ancient Christian families that is both compelling and instructive. The book covers key aspects of ancient family life, from meals and childrearing to women's roles and the lives of slaves. Three concluding chapters explore the implications of all this information for theological education today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eContributors: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDavid L. Balch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuzanne Dixon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ. Albert Harrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoss S. Kaemer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian Laes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Lampe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmy-Jill Levine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMargaret Y. MacDonald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDale B. Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEric M. Meyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMargaret M. Mitchell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarolyn Osiek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeryl Rawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichard Saller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimothy F. Sedgwick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonika Trümper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndrew Wallace-Hadrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors: David L. Balch\u003cbr\u003eSuzanne Dixon\u003cbr\u003eJ. Albert Harrill\u003cbr\u003eRoss S. Kraemer\u003cbr\u003eChristian Laes\u003cbr\u003ePeter Lampe\u003cbr\u003eAmy-Jill Levine\u003cbr\u003eMargaret Y. MacDonald\u003cbr\u003eDale Martin\u003cbr\u003eEric M. Meyers\u003cbr\u003eMargaret M. Mitchell\u003cbr\u003eCarolyn Osiek\u003cbr\u003eBeryl Rawson\u003cbr\u003eRichard Saller\u003cbr\u003eTimothy F. Sedgwick\u003cbr\u003eMonika Trumper\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wallace-Hadrill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid L. Balch is professor of New Testament at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Carolyn A. Osiek is professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School of Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 9.23 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592981090400,"sku":"9780802839862","price":61.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/S01seFVITXdkSjhlVERVZjFJb05wUT09.webp?v=1771498474","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/early-christian-families-in-context-an-interdisciplinary-dialogue-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}