Dynamics of identity in the world of the early Christians associations, Judeans, and cultural minorities /

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Main Author: Harland, Philip A.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : T & T Clark, 2009.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • pt. 1: Judean and Christian identities in the context of associations
  • Associations and group identity among Judeans and Christians
  • Local cultural life and Christian identity : "Christ-bearers" and "fellow-initiates"
  • pt. 2: Familial dimensions of group identity
  • "Brothers" in associations and congregations
  • "Mothers" and "fathers" in associations and synagogues
  • pt. 3: Identity and acculturation among Judeans and other ethnic associations
  • Other diasporas : immigrants, ethnic identities, and acculturation
  • Interaction and integration : Judean families and guilds at Hierapolis
  • pt. 4: Group interactions and rivalries
  • Group rivalries and multiple identities : associations at Sardis and Smyrna
  • Perceptions of cultural minorities : anti-associations and their banquets.