ISBN:
0415107482
,
0415107490
Language:
English
Pages:
VII, 186 S.
Edition:
1. publ.
Additional Information:
Rezensiert in Drury, Clare SHORT NOTICES 1997
Series Statement:
Religion in the first Christian centuries
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Sawyer, Deborah F., 1956 - Women and religion in the first Christian centuries
DDC:
200.82
Keywords:
Women and religion History
;
Rome
;
Women and religion History
;
Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
;
Rome Religion
;
Römisches Reich
;
Frau
;
Religion
;
Geschichte 30-300
Abstract:
Women and Religion in the First Christian Centuries focuses on religion during the period of Roman imperial rule and its significance in women's lives. It discusses the rich variety of religious expression, from pagan cults and classical mythology to ancient Judaism and early Christianity, and the wide array of religious functions fulfilled by women. The author analyses key examples from each context, creating a vivid image of this crucial period which laid the foundations of western civilization. The study challenges the concepts of religion and of women in the light of post-modern critique. As such, it is an important contribution to contemporary gender theory. In its broad and interdisciplinary approach, this book will be of interest to students of early religion as well as those involved in cultural theory.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0648/96002492-d.html
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