Women in the world of the earliest Christians: illuminating ancient ways of life
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 th...
Sumario: | 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 |
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Notas: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 329 - 339) and indexes |
Descripción Física: | 350 Seiten, Ill., 23 cm |
ISBN: | 0801031729 |