The Rich Christian in the Church of the Early Empire

The Rich Christian in the Church of the Early Empire Contradictions and Accomodations - Texts and Studies in Religion

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Publisher's Synopsis

Discusses early Christian attitudes towards wealth, including the writings of Clement of Alexandria and Cyprian of Carthage on the subject, and such topics as redemptive almsgiving, stewardship of time and treasures, and the danger of riches for both possessor and church.

Book information

ISBN: 9780889469709
Publisher: E. Mellen Press
Imprint: E. Mellen Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 261.85
DEWEY edition: 19
Language: English
Number of pages: 239
Weight: 612g
Height: 230mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 25mm