Galen's observations reflect one of the distinctive features of early Christianity. Roman-era religion was mainly about ritual actions vis-à-vis the gods, and there was little to do with ordering behavior otherwise.
In its Roman-era setting, for example, Christianity was so different that critics of the time referred to it as a "superstition" (meaning a bogus or … - Larry Hurtado
In its Roman-era setting, for example, Christianity was so different that critics of the time referred to it as a "superstition" (meaning a bogus or …
- Larry Hurtado
Early Christianity, like Roman-era philosophical traditions, laid emphasis on everyday behavior, about how to live your life. - Larry Hurtado
Early Christianity, like Roman-era philosophical traditions, laid emphasis on everyday behavior, about how to live your life.
Justin Martyr says that he was impressed in his study of the Old Testament, at the seriousness and contents of these writings, and became convinced t… - Larry Hurtado
Justin Martyr says that he was impressed in his study of the Old Testament, at the seriousness and contents of these writings, and became convinced t…
I think that Rodney Stark puts his foot wrong on some things where he simply wasn't sufficiently current on scholarly developments. - Larry Hurtado
I think that Rodney Stark puts his foot wrong on some things where he simply wasn't sufficiently current on scholarly developments.
I think Rodney Stark makes a substantial contribution to the study of early Christianity in posing the kinds of questions that he pursues (which refl… - Larry Hurtado
I think Rodney Stark makes a substantial contribution to the study of early Christianity in posing the kinds of questions that he pursues (which refl…
"Religions" of the Roman world varied. Most of it was ritual practices. There were periodic occasions when cities honored their guardian deities with… - Larry Hurtado
"Religions" of the Roman world varied. Most of it was ritual practices. There were periodic occasions when cities honored their guardian deities with…
[Christians] practiced moderation and chastity in marriage, for example, and Galen was puzzled at how they were able to do so. His comments are a kin… - Larry Hurtado
[Christians] practiced moderation and chastity in marriage, for example, and Galen was puzzled at how they were able to do so. His comments are a kin…
Galen's observations reflect one of the distinctive features of early Christianity. Roman-era religion was mainly about ritual actions vis-à-vis the … - Larry Hurtado
Galen's observations reflect one of the distinctive features of early Christianity. Roman-era religion was mainly about ritual actions vis-à-vis the …
Studies of the people named and described in earliest Christian texts show that, right from the earliest years, they included craftsmen, merchants, a… - Larry Hurtado
Studies of the people named and described in earliest Christian texts show that, right from the earliest years, they included craftsmen, merchants, a…
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