Seek the welfare of the city : Christians as benefactors and citizens

Author(s)

• Winter, Bruce W.

Bibliographic Information

Seek the welfare of the city : Christians as benefactors and citizens

by Bruce W. Winter

（First century Christians in the Graeco-Roman world）

Eerdmans , Paternoster Press, 1994

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-224) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In this book, Bruce W. Winter maps out the role and obligations of Christians as benefactors and citizens in their society. Winter's scholarly insight is enhanced through the selective use of important ancient literary and nonliterary sources. Contrary to the popular perception that early Christians withdrew from society and sought to maintain a low profile, this outstanding study explores the complexities of the positive commitments made by Christians in Gentile regions of the Roman empire.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA44550319
• ISBN:
  • 0802840914
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Grand Rapids, Mich.,Carlisle, Cumbria
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 245 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BR195.C53
  • DC20 : 270.1
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Church and the world -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600
  • LCSH : Civic leaders -- Rome
  • LCSH : Benefactors -- Rome
  • LCSH : Christians -- Rome -- Political activity
  • LCSH : Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
  • LCSH : Rome -- Social conditions
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA44550057