Christians as Troublemakers in the City: Initial Experiences and Visions On the Value of Christian Faith for Shaping Society

The shaping of what we today call 'Christianity' took place in the great cities of the Roman Empire. Considering it against this background highlights the particular features of this beginning. This article explores them with the aid of the Pauline letters and the architecture of the City...

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Main Author: Ebner, Martin 1956- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: SCM Press [2019]
In: Concilium
Year: 2019, Issue: 1, Pages: 25-33
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B New Testament / Roman Empire / Christian / Society / City
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Rome
B BIBLE. Epistles of Paul
B Religion
B CITIES & towns
B Faith
B Paul, The Apostle, Saint
B Christianity
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Summary:The shaping of what we today call 'Christianity' took place in the great cities of the Roman Empire. Considering it against this background highlights the particular features of this beginning. This article explores them with the aid of the Pauline letters and the architecture of the City of God described in Revelation 21ff.
ISSN:0010-5236
Contains:Enthalten in: Concilium