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The First Urban Christians
The Social World of the First Christians
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Wayne Meeks' "The First Urban Christians" is a seminal work in New Testament studies, shifting the focus from theological interpretations to the social and historical context of early Christianity.
Meeks examines the lives and communities of early Christians, exploring their social structures, interactions, and daily practices.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of how Christianity interacted with the broader social world of the Roman Empire.
It challenges traditional approaches by emphasizing the importance of historical and sociological analysis.
Meeks' work has significantly influenced the field, encouraging scholars to consider the social dynamics of early Christian communities.
Meeks examines the lives and communities of early Christians, exploring their social structures, interactions, and daily practices.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of how Christianity interacted with the broader social world of the Roman Empire.
It challenges traditional approaches by emphasizing the importance of historical and sociological analysis.
Meeks' work has significantly influenced the field, encouraging scholars to consider the social dynamics of early Christian communities.
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Recommended by Bart Ehrman for its insights into the social history of early Christianity.
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