Dynamics of Identity in the World of the Early Christians

Contents......Page 8
Illustrations......Page 10
Preface......Page 12
Map: Italy and the Eastern Roman Empire......Page 15
Introduction......Page 16
Part 1: Judean and Christian Identities in the Context of Associations......Page 38
1. Associations and Group Identity among Judeans and Christians......Page 40
2. Local Cultural Life and Christian Identity: “Christ-Bearers” and “Fellow-Initiates”......Page 62
Part 2: Familial Dimensions of Group Identity......Page 76
3. “Brothers” in Associations and Congregations......Page 78
4. “Mothers” and “Fathers” in Associations and Synagogues......Page 97
Part 3: Identity and Acculturation among Judeans and Other Ethnic Associations......Page 112
5. Other Diasporas: Immigrants, Ethnic Identities, and Acculturation......Page 114
6. Interaction and Integration: Judean Families and Guilds at Hierapolis......Page 138
Part 4: Group Interactions and Rivalries......Page 158
7. Group Rivalries and Multiple Identities: Associations at Sardis and Smyrna......Page 160
8. Perceptions of Cultural Minorities: Anti-Associations and their Banquets......Page 176
Conclusion......Page 197
Abbreviations......Page 201
1. Epigraphic and Papyrological Collections......Page 204
2. Other Primary and Secondary Sources......Page 211
Ancient Sources......Page 235
Inscriptions and Papyri......Page 239
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