Magnus Zetterholm

The Formation of Christianity in Antioch

A Social-Scientific Approach to the Separation between Judaism and Christianity

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Produktbeschreibung

One of the major puzzles of Western civilization is how early 2nd century Christianity was transformed into a non-Jewish, Gentile religion, when Christianity began as one of many Jewish factions in the diverse Judaism of the period. Zetterholm uses theoretical insights from the social sciences to deal with the complex issues raised by the parting of Judaism and Christianity, and the accompanying rise of Christian anti-Semitism in ancient Antioch. While previous attempts to solve this problem have focused mainly on ideology, his study emphasizes the interplay between sociological and ideological elements.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. April 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 144mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 490g
• ISBN-13: 9780415298964
• ISBN-10: 0415298962
• Artikelnr.: 22129364

Autorenporträt

Magnus Zetterholm

Inhaltsangabe

1. Aim, Method and Perspectives The Aim of the Study The Basic Problem
J. D. G. Dunn and the Partings of the Ways The Aim Specified The Method and
Perspectives of the Study Models, Perspectives and the Question of
Verification "The Truth Is Out There" 2. The Setting:
Antioch-on-the-Orontes Introduction
A Short History of Antioch The Foundation and Early Development of the
City From Antiochus IV Epiphanes to Titus The Social and Religious Life of
Antioch Antioch as a Graeco-Roman Polis Public and Private Worship Social
Conditions in Antioch The Jewish Community in Antioch up to 66 c.e. The
Origin of Jewish Presence in Antioch The Legal Status of the Jews of
Antioch One Community 3. The Cultural and Religious Differentiation
Introduction Constructing Analytical Tools A Theory of Religious
Differentiation Religion and Value-Changing Processes Muslims and Religious
Change in Modern Europe Pluralism and Religious Differentiation A Theory of
Social Integration Variables of Assimilation The Process of Assimilation
The Assimilation ProfileAnalysis Groups and Factions Crossing the
Boundaries 4. Evidence of Interaction Introduction Riots and Reactions The
Incident at the Circus Antiochus, Titus and the Jews in Antioch The Paradox
of Attraction Converts, Admirers and God-Fearers Ethics, Survival Rates and
the Attraction of the Jews Jews, God-Fearers and Civic Authorities The
Incident at Antioch The Scholarly Debate Purity and Tithing Circumcision
and Table-Fellowship Critique and Revision Circumcision and Oathtaking
Christian Identity The Need for a Different Approach Covenant and Conflict
The Eschatological Status of Gentiles A Covenant for Gentiles? The
Agreement at Jerusalem and the Apostolic Decree Who Ate With Whom 5.
Politics and Persecution Introduction Constructing Analytical Tools A
Theory of Social Movements Social Movements and Collective Action The
Rationality of Social Behaviour The Origin of Social Movements The
Mobilisation of Resources Social Movements and Social Conflict Analysis
The Call for Collective Action The Socio-Political Situation after the
Jewish War Jews, Gentiles and the Fiscus Judaicus in Antioch The
Rationality of Separation Christianity as a Social Movement Judaism,
Christianity and Ignatius of Antioch Resource Mobilisation and the Gospel
of Matthew Federations and the Mission to the Jews Summary and Conclusion
Epilogue, Summary and Implications The Main Results of the Study
Implications Bibliography Ancient Sources Modern Works Index Index of
Subject Index of Passages