The Historical Context: Jewish Origins |
You will have to scroll towards the bottom of the list of Josephus’ works to locate these readings. |
The Historical Context: The Romans |
The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth |
The Gospel of Mark (American Standard Version) |
The Jewish/Christian Split, Early Christian Texts, and Communities |
Selections in English translation from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 |
Fonrobert, Charlotte Elisheva. “Jewish Christians, Judaizers, and Christian Anti-Judaism.” Late Ancient Christianity. A People’s History of Christianity, 2, edited by Virginia Burrus. 234-254. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010. (see 'Textbook': part II, (top of this page))
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Attitudes Towards Early Christians on the Part of the Romans: From Indifference to Hostility to Acceptance |
Suetonius. The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: “V. The Life of Claudius,” chapter 25, and “VI. The Life of Nero,” chapter 16. LacusCurtius. Transl. J.C. Rolfe. Loeb Classical Library 1913–1914. |
Young, Robin Darling. “Martyrdom as Exaltation.” A People’s History of Christianity, Vol. 2: Late Ancient Christianity, edited by Virginia Burrus. 70-94. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010. (see 'Textbook': part I (top of this page)) |
Did the Story of Jesus Spawn a New Mystery Cult in the Roman World? |
Textual Developments |
Christian Tolerance and Intolerance |
Asceticism/Monasticism |
Clark, Elizabeth A. “Asceticism, Class and Gender.” Late Ancient Christianity. A People’s History of Christianity, 2, edited by Virginia Burrus. 27-46. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010. (see 'Textbook': part I, (top of this page)) |
Eschatology |
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A New Way of Viewing the World |
Jensen, Robin M. “Baptismal Rites and Architecture.” In Late Ancient Christianity. A People’s History of Christianity, 2, edited by Virginia Burrus. 117-144. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010. (see 'Textbook': part I, (top of this page))
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The End of Early Christianity and the Spread of the Religion |