The First Urban Churches

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781628371048

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The First Urban Churches 1 by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

A fresh look at early urban churches This collection of essays examines the urban context of early Christian churches in the first-century Roman world. A city-by-city investigation of the early churches in the New Testament clarifies the challenges, threats, and opportunities that urban living provided for early Christians. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how scholars assemble an accurate picture of the cities in which the first Christians flourished. Features: Analysis of urban evidence of the inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography Discussion of how to use different types of evidence responsibly Outline of what constitutes proper methodological use for establishing a nuanced, informed portrait of ancient urban life

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780884144199

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The First Urban Churches 5 by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

A fresh examination of early Christianity by an international team of New Testament and classical scholars Volume 5 of The First Urban Churches investigates the urban context of Christian churches in first-century Roman Colossae, Hierapolis, and Laodicea. Building on the methodologies introduced in the first volume and supplementing the in-depth studies of Corinth, Ephesus, and Philippi (vols. 2-4), essays in this volume challenge readers to reexamine preconceived understandings of the early church and to grapple with the meaning and context of Christianity in its first-century Roman colonial context. Features: Analysis of urban evidence found in inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography Proposed reconstructions of the past and its social, religious, and political significance A nuanced, informed portrait of ancient urban life in the cities of the Lycus Valley

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780884143376

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The First Urban Churches 4 by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

Investigate the challenges and opportunities experienced by the early church This fourth installment of The First Urban Churches, edited by James R. Harrison and L. L. Welborn, focuses on the urban context of Christian churches in first-century Roman Philippi. The international team of New Testament and classical scholars contributing to the volume present essays that use inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography to examine the rivalries, imperial context, and ecclesial setting of the Philippian church. Features: Analysis of the material and epigraphic evidence relating to first- and second-century CE Roman Philippi Examination of important passages from Philippians within their ancient urban context Investigation of the social composition and membership of the Philippian church from the archaeological and documentary evidence

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780884145066

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The First Urban Churches 6 by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

An examination of early Roman Christianity by New Testament and classical scholars Building on the methodologies introduced in the first volume of The First Urban Churches and supplementing the in-depth studies of Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi, Colossae, Hierapolis, and Laodicea (vols. 2–5), essays in this volume challenge readers to reexamine what we know about the early church within Rome and the port city of Ostia. In the introductory section of the book, James R. Harrison discusses the material and documentary evidence of both cities, which sets the stage for the essays that follow. In the second section, Mary Jane Cuyler, James R. Harrison, Richard Last, Annelies Moeser, Thomas A. Robinson, Michael P. Theophilos, and L. L. Welborn examine a range of topics, including the Ostian Synagogue, Romans 1:2–4 against the backdrop of Julio-Claudian adoption and apotheosis traditions, and the epistle of 1 Clement. In the final section of this volume, Jutta Dresken-Welland and Mark Reasoner engage Peter Lampe’s magnum opus From Paul to Valentinus; Lampe wraps up the section and the volume with a response. Throughout, readers are provided with a rich demonstration of how the material evidence of the city of Rome illuminates the emergence of Roman Christianity, especially in the first century CE.

Author : James R. Harrison,L L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781628374452

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The First Urban Churches 7 by James R. Harrison,L L. Welborn Pdf

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 traces 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, including the first comprehensive epigraphic profile of Thessalonica from the Hellenistic age to the Roman Empire, topics discussed include the Roman emperor’s divine honors, coins and inscriptions as sources of imperial propaganda, 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. Contributors include D. Clint Burnett, Alan H. Cadwallader, Rosemary Canavan, James R. Harrison, Julien M. Ogereau, Isaac T. Soon, Angela Standhartinger, Michael P. Theophilos, and Joel R. White.

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 088414111X

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The First Urban Churches 2 by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

Investigate the challenges, threats, and opportunities experienced by the early church Volume two of The First Urban Churches focuses on the urban context of Christian churches in first-century Roman Corinth. An investigation of the material evidence of Corinth helps readers today understand properly the challenges, threats, and opportunities that the early Corinthian believers faced in the city. The essays demonstrate decisively the difference that such an approach makes in grappling with the meaning and context of the Corinthian epistles in the New Testament. Features: Analysis of urban evidence of the inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography Proposed reeconstructions of the past and its social, religious, and political significance A nuanced, informed portrait of ancient urban life in Corinth

Author : James R. Harrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1047898465

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The First Urban Churches by James R. Harrison Pdf

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780884142355

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The First Urban Churches 3 by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

Investigate the challenges, threats, and opportunities experienced by the early church in Ephesus The third installment of The First Urban Churches focuses on the urban context of Christian churches in first-century Ephesus. As with previous volumes, contributors illustrate how an investigation of the material evidence will help readers understand properly the challenges, threats, and opportunities that the early Ephesian believers faced in that city. Brad Bitner, James R. Harrison, Michael Haxby, Fredrick J. Long, Guy M. Rogers, Michael Theophilos, Paul Trebilco, and Stephan Witetschek demonstrate decisively the difference that such an approach makes in grappling with the meaning and context of the New Testament writings, particularly Ephesians, Acts, and Revelation. Features Analysis of urban evidence of the inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography Proposed reconstructions of the past and its social, religious and political significance A nuanced, informed portrait of ancient urban life in Ephesus

Author : Wayne A. Meeks
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0300098618

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The First Urban Christians by Wayne A. Meeks Pdf

Meeks analyzes the letters of Paul to see what kind of people joined the Christian groups in the urban centers and what it was like to be a Christian then.

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Church history
ISBN : LCCN:2015021858

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The First Urban Churches: Excavating the urban and country life of Roman Philippi and its territory by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

This collection of essays examines the urban context of early Christian churches in the first-century Roman world. A city-by-city investigation of the early churches in the New Testament clarifies the challenges, threats, and opportunities that urban living provided for early Christians. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how scholars assemble an accurate picture of the cities in which the first Christians flourished--Publisher's website.

Author : Harvie M. Conn
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441205988

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Planting and Growing Urban Churches by Harvie M. Conn Pdf

If the church is to thrive in the twenty-first century, it will have to take on a new form as it ministers to the 120 million unchurched people in the United States. Planting and Growing Urban Churches is still virtually the only available text on church planting in North America and beyond. In this third edition, readers will find material on the importance of healthy, biblical change in our churches, updated appendices, insight on our postmodern ministry context, and strategies for reaching new population demographics such as Generation X and Y. Pastors, ministry leaders, and church planters will find the information and advice found in this book invaluable as they carry out their ministries.

Author : James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780884141129

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The First Urban Churches 2 by James R. Harrison,L. L. Welborn Pdf

Investigate the challenges, threats, and opportunities experienced by the early church Volume two of The First Urban Churches focuses on the urban context of Christian churches in first-century Roman Corinth. An investigation of the material evidence of Corinth helps readers today understand properly the challenges, threats, and opportunities that the early Corinthian believers faced in the city. The essays demonstrate decisively the difference that such an approach makes in grappling with the meaning and context of the Corinthian epistles in the New Testament. Features: Analysis of urban evidence of the inscriptions, papyri, archaeological remains, coins, and iconography Proposed reeconstructions of the past and its social, religious, and political significance A nuanced, informed portrait of ancient urban life in Corinth

Author : Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342597

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Thriving Churches by Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd Pdf

THRIVING CHURCHES tells the story of two United Church ministers who travelled across Canada visiting flourishing United Churches to uncover the reasons for their success. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd, minister at Westworth United Church in Winnipeg, visited urban churches, and Tammy Allan, minister at Olds-Sundre Pastoral Charge, Alberta, visited rural churches. They found these churches shared a number of features that helped them not only survive but also thrive through challenging times. Filled with concrete examples from congregations of all sizes, this book will inspire. Also included is an eight-session study guide on spiritual attributes of thriving churches.

Author : Omar M. McRoberts
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226562179

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Streets of Glory by Omar M. McRoberts Pdf

Long considered the lifeblood of black urban neighborhoods, churches are thought to be dedicated to serving their surrounding communities. But Omar McRoberts's work in Four Corners, a tough Boston neighborhood containing twenty-nine congregations, reveals a very different picture.

Author : Miloš Urban
Publisher : Peter Owen Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780720613797

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The Seven Churches by Miloš Urban Pdf

A bloody, atmospheric modern classic of crime literature and one of the most haunting and terrifying thrillers to come out of Europe in recent years Written in the spirit of the sensational murder story and combined with a rich Gothic atmosphere, this tale, now translated into 11 languages, traces the steps of a killer through the seven cathedrals of modern day Prague. The narrator, a policeman known simply as K, witnesses a bizarre accident followed by a series of mysterious murders. This event triggers a series of meetings with Gothic characters who appear to be trying to reconstruct the medieval "golden age" of Prague in the reign of Charles IV under the noses if its modern-day inhabitants. The book's bloody and nightmarish plot will dazzle readers of thrillers, but ultimately the novel is much more—it's a brilliant postmodern interpretation of the historical topography of late-medieval Prague and a vision of a civilization in decline.