Group survival in the ancient Mediterranean : rethinking material conditions in the landscape of Jews and Christians /
"Philip A. Harland and Richard Last consider the economics of early Christian group life within its social, cultural and economic contexts, by drawing on extensive epigraphic and archaeological evidence. In exploring the informal associations, immigrant groups, and guilds that dotted the world...
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| 語言: | 英语 |
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London :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc,
2020.
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書本目錄:
- Introduction
- Part 1: Accessing Resources
- 1) Benefaction
- 2) Fees, fines, and the common treasury
- 3) Collections and offerings
- Part 2: Managing Expenses
- Social, Religious, and Other
- 4) Meeting-places and building expenses
- 5) Social and religious expenses
- Part 3: Supporting Members
- 6) Burial
- 7) Mutual support and 'charity'
- Conclusion: Assessing the Survival of Christian Groups