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Explore the complex relationship between family life and the rise of Christianity in this scholarly work from Routledge. During Late Antiquity, the emergence of Christian asceticism challenged traditional Greco-Roman views on family structures and social practices. This volume examines how these changes affected the lives of children and the way families operated during this transformative era. By analyzing texts from Christian authors of the late fourth and early fifth centuries, the book provides a detailed look at both ideological statements and the actual lived experiences of Roman childhood. It offers a unique perspective on how religious shifts influenced domestic life and social expectations. This is the first book to look closely at the connection between family dynamics, children, and the growth of asceticism in the early Christian period. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in ancient history, Roman civilization, and the evolution of religious social structures.

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Examines the tension between traditional Greco-Roman family views and the rise of Christian asceticism.

Provides insights into the lived experiences of childhood in the late Roman era through primary source analysis.

Analyzes texts from influential Christian authors written during the late fourth and early fifth centuries.

Offers a new study of how religious movements changed family dynamics and social structures.

Serves as a specialized resource for history scholars studying Late Antiquity and Roman civilization.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 February 2015
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05 December 2014

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