The First Urban Churches 7: Thessalonica

The First Urban Churches 7 includes essays focused on the development of early Christianity from the mid-first century through the sixth century CE in the ancient Macedonian city of Thessalonica. An international group of contributors trace the emergence of Thessalonica's house churches through a close study of the archaeological remains, inscriptions, coins, iconography, and Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians. After a detailed introduction to the city, topics discussed include the Roman emperor's divine honors, his propaganda as revealed in Thessalonian coins and inscriptions, Thessalonian family bonds, Paul's apostolic self-image, the role of music at Thessalonica and in early Christianity, and Paul's response to the Thessalonian Jewish community.

• | Author: James R. Harrison|L. L. Welborn, James R. Harrison
• | Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
• | Publication Date: Nov 02, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 398 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1628374446
• | ISBN-13: 9781628374445