Brill - The Christians of Phrygia (Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity)

Explore the deep history of early Christian communities through this scholarly work by Brill. Focusing on the rural towns and villages of Phrygia in inner Asia Minor, this book offers more documentation of early Christian life than any other part of the Roman Empire. Readers will find evidence of the earliest lengthy Christian funerary texts and unique coin types from the Phrygian emporium of Apamea, which depict Noah and the Flood. The text covers a wide range of archaeological finds, including the famous 'Christians for Christians' inscriptions and over one hundred pre-Constantinian grave monuments. By tracing the Christian presence from the Roman era up through the Turkish invasions, this volume provides a clear view of the continuity between Late Antiquity and later periods. This is an essential resource for those studying the development of early Christianity and the historical landscape of ancient Phrygia.