01908cam a2200373 a 4500 1185422 AU-EpEBC 20140402101925.0 070605s2008 mau b 001 0 eng 2007022756 9781565638808 (alk. paper) 1185422 (AuCNLKIN)000041722259 DLC DLC AU-EpEBC BT738 .J83 270.1/JUD EW Judge, Edwin A. 1928- Social distinctives of the Christians in the first century : pivotal essays / by E.A. Judge ; David M. Scholer, editor. Peabody, MA : Hendrickson Publishers, c2008. xx, 227 p. ; pbk ; 22 cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. The social pattern of the Christian groups in the first century -- Paul's boasting in relation to contemporary practice -- St Paul and classical society -- St Paul as a radical critic of society -- The social identity of the first Christians: a question of method in religious history -- Rank and status in the world of the Caesars and St Paul -- Cultural conformity and innovation in Paul: some clues from contemporary documents -- The teacher as moral exemplar in Paul and in the inscriptions of Ephesus. Includes a comprehensive bibliography of the publications of Edwin A. Judge (p189-206). Macquarie author: Judge. Bible. Epistles of Paul Theology. Christian sociology History Early church, ca. 30-600. Sociology, Biblical. Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600. Christians Social life and customs. 1st century Scholer, David M. ed. Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0719/2007022756.html ddc 8802 8802 0 0 ddc 0 0 270 Church history MAIN MAIN OS 2008-06-07 Koorong 24.95 8 3 270.1/JUD 08397 2015-09-09 00:00:00 2015-04-08 1 55.00 2008-06-07 AM