illuminating ancient ways of life Cohick, Lynn H. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Baker Academic c2009 2009 monographic eng

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350 p. ; illus. ; 23 cm. Introduction -- Women as daughters -- Marriage and matron ideals -- Wives and the realities of marriage -- Motherhood -- Religious activities of Gentile women and God-fearers -- Religious activities and informal power of Jewish and Christian women -- Women's work -- Slaves and prostitutes -- Benefactors and the institution of patronage -- Conclusion. Lynn H. Cohick. Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-339) and indexes. e------ aw----- ff----- Christian women Rome Social life and customs Jewish women Rome Social life and customs Women Rome Social life and customs 274.01082/COH 9780801031724 (pbk.) 0801031729 (pbk.) 2009029934 DLC 090730 20130326105524.0 000044550495