The Cambridge History of Ancient Christianity

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Bruce W. Longenecker (Baylor University, Texas) David E. Wilhite (Baylor University, Texas)

The Cambridge History of Ancient Christianity

Bruce W. Longenecker (Baylor University, Texas), David E. Wilhite (Baylor University, Texas)

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Cambridge University Press
24 August 2023

Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Religion & beliefs; History of religion; Christianity

The first three hundred years of the common era witnessed critical developments that would become foundational for Christianity itself, as well as for the societies and later history that emerged thereafter. The concept of 'ancient Christianity,' however, along with the content that the category represents, has raised much debate. This is, in part, because within this category lie multiple forms of devotion to Jesus Christ, multiple phenomena, and multiple permutations in the formative period of Christian history. Within those multiples lie numerous contests, as varieties of Christian identity laid claim to authority and authenticity in different ways. The Cambridge History of Ancient Christianity addresses these contested areas with both nuance and clarity by reviewing, synthesizing, and critically engaging recent scholarly developments. The 27 thematic chapters, specially commissioned for this volume from an international team of scholars, also offer constructive ways forward for future research.

Edited by: Bruce W. Longenecker (Baylor University Texas), David E. Wilhite (Baylor University, Texas)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.280kg
ISBN: 9781108427395
ISBN 10: 1108427391
Pages: 725
Publication Date: 24 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bruce Longenecker is Professor of Christian Origins and W.W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University. His recent books include In Stone and Story: Early Christianity in the Roman World (Baker Academic, 2020), Greco-Roman Associations, Deities, and Early Christianity (Baylor University Press, 2022), and The Theology of Galatians. David Wilhite is Professor of Historical Theology at the George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University. His recent books include Ancient African Christianity, Ireneus and Paul (co-edited) The Apologists and Paul (co-editor) and Israel's LORD: YHWH as Two Powers in Second Temple Literature (co-author).