Handbook of Early Christianity: Social Science Approaches

ISBN 10: 0759100152 / ISBN 13: 9780759100152

Published by Altamira Press, 2002

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Synopsis:

The Christian movement emerged amidst complex social tensions, power politics, ethnic diversity, economic stress, and cultural changes. Both biblical scholars and social scientists find that a social scientific study of early Christian phenomena yields fascinating results. However, biblical scholars are sometimes unaware of the breadth of the useful social scientific concepts and techniques, and social scientists sometimes lack the most basic background in literary research methods. The Handbook of Early Christianity provides a much needed overview for biblical scholars and social scientists alike. Drawing on perspectives from anthropology, archaeology, economics, history, literary analysis, psychology, political science, and sociology, the Handbook shows the myriad and complementary approaches that shed light on Christianity's formation and early development. Twenty-seven chapters from leading scholars along with a comprehensive bibliography make this an essential reference for anyone wishing to understand the social dynamics of Christianity's birth.

About the Author: David A. Fiensy is professor of New Testament and dean of the Graduate School of Religions at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Handbook of Early Christianity: Social ...
Publisher: Altamira Press
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very good