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Greetings In The Lord: Early Christians And The Oxyrhynchus Papyri (Harvard Theological Studies)
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This Is The First Booklength Study On Christians In The Ancient Egyptian City Of Oxyrhynchus, The Site Where Some Of The Most Important And Oldest Fragments Of Early Christian Books Were Unearthed.Bringing The People In Dry Papyrus Letters And Documents Back To Life, The Book Reveals How Christians Lived In This City In Different Contexts And Situations. In The First Part, The Image Of The City'S Marketplace Functions To Address Questions Of Christian Identity In The Public Sphere. The Second Part Features A Man Called Sotas, Bishop Of Oxyrhynchus In The Third Century, As He Is Busy Networking With Other Christian Communities, Involved In Teaching, Book Production, And Fundraising. The Third Part, Focusing On Evidence Of The Persecution Of Christians, Reveals The Farreaching Power And Pervasiveness Of Roman Bureaucracy. We Learn That Christians Negotiated Their Identity Through Small Acts Of Resistance Against The Imperial Decrees.The Papyrus Letters And Documents Discussed In This Book Offer Sometimes Surprising Insights Into The Everyday Lives Of Christians In The Third And Early Fourth Century And Nuance Our Understanding Of Christianity In This Period. It Is The Mundane Aspects Of Everyday Life That Make These Papyrus Documents So Fascinating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Greetings in the Lord'? A: The book focuses on the early Christians in the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus, examining their lives through papyrus letters and documents.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is AnneMarie Luijendijk.
- Q: What kind of insights does this book provide about early Christians? A: It offers insights into their everyday lives, identity, and how they navigated challenges such as persecution and Roman bureaucracy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 15, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Greetings in the Lord' have? A: The book contains 294 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Church History? A: Yes, it falls within the Church History category, making it suitable for those interested in that field.
- Q: What is the significance of the papyrus documents discussed in the book? A: They provide unique perspectives on the daily lives of Christians in the third and early fourth centuries.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Greetings in the Lord'.