Dynamics of identity in the world of the early Christians : associations, Judeans, and cultural minorities /: associations, Judeans, and cultural minorities. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Philip A. Harland.
• Other Names: Harland, Philip A
• Contents: Introduction -- Part 1. Judean and Christian identities in the context of associations -- Associations and group identity among Judeans and Christians -- Local cultural life and Christian identity : "Christ-bearers" and "fellow-initiates" -- Part 2. Familial dimensions of group identity -- "Brothers" in associations and congregations -- "Mothers" and "fathers" in associations and synagogues -- Part 3. Identity and acculturation among Judeans and other ethnic associations -- Other diasporas : immigrants, ethnic identities, and acculturation -- Interaction and integration : Judean families and guilds at Hierapolis -- Part 4. Group interactions and rivalries -- Group rivalries and multiple identities : associations at Sardis and Smyrna -- Perceptions of cultural minorities : anti-associations and their banquets -- Conclusion.
• Publisher Details: New York : T & T Clark
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 239 pages), illustrations, map
• Subjects: 270.1; Identification (Religion); Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600; Christianity and other religions; Religions -- Relations; RELIGION -- Christian Church -- History; RELIGION -- Christianity -- History; Interfaith relations; Christianity and other religions; Church history -- Primitive and early church; Identification (Religion); Religions; Judentum; Religiöse Identität; Christentum; Familie; Gruppenidentität; Frühchristentum; Ethnische Identität; Akkulturation; Juden; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780567457363; 0567457362
• Related ISBNs: 9780567613288; 0567613283; 9780567111463; 0567111466
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.