Community building in the Shepherd of Hermas : a critical study of some key aspects /

Community building in the Shepherd of Hermas : a critical study of some key aspects /

In Community Building in the Shepherd of Hermas , Mark Grundeken investigates key aspects of Christian community life as reflected upon in the early Christian writing the Shepherd of Hermas (2nd century C.E.). Grundeken's thematic study deals with various topics: the community's identity,...

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Main Author: Grundeken, Mark, 1984-

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2015]

Series: Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements 131.
Vigiliae Christianae Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004308961.

Subjects:

Hermas, > active 2nd century. > Shepherd.
Shepherd (Hermas)
Communities > Religious aspects > Christianity.

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Call Number: BS2900.H5 G78 2015

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material
  • Introduction
  • 1 Jewish Christianity
  • 2 Resurrection Belief
  • 3 Sectarianism
  • 4 The Roman Empire
  • 5 Women
  • 6 "Charity"
  • 7 Baptism and Metanoia
  • 8 Community Meals
  • 9 The Sunday Collection
  • 10 Dancing (and Singing)
  • 11 The "Holy Kiss"
  • General Conclusions
  • Bibliography
  • Index of Ancient Sources
  • Index of Modern Authors.