This volume examines the prevalence, function, and socio-political effects of slavery discourse in the major theological formulations of the late third to early fifth centuries AD, arguably the most formative period of early Christian doctrine. The question the book poses is this: in what way did the Christian theologians of the third, fourth, and early fifth centuries appropriate the discourse of slavery in their theological formulations, and what could the effect of this appropriation have been for actual physical slaves? This fascinating study is crucial reading for anyone with an...
This volume examines the prevalence, function, and socio-political effects of slavery discourse in the major theological formulations of the late t...
Using contemporary theories drawn from health humanities, this volume analyses the nature and effects of disability, medicine, and health discourse in a variety of early Christian literature. A fascinating resource for those working on ancient medicine and health, or the social worlds of early Christianity.
Using contemporary theories drawn from health humanities, this volume analyses the nature and effects of disability, medicine, and health discourse in...
