Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought Elites and the Challenges of Apostolic Life
Book contents
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Roman and Early Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions
- Chapter 2 Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions in Late Antiquity
- Chapter 3 Tentmakers and Fishermen
- Chapter 4 Apostolic Simplicity and Elite Education in Late Antique Theological Controversies
- Chapter 5 The Virtue of Humility in Late Antiquity
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index
Chapter 3 - Tentmakers and Fishermen
The Apostles’ Social Status in Late Antiquity
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 March 2021
Book contents
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Roman and Early Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions
- Chapter 2 Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions in Late Antiquity
- Chapter 3 Tentmakers and Fishermen
- Chapter 4 Apostolic Simplicity and Elite Education in Late Antique Theological Controversies
- Chapter 5 The Virtue of Humility in Late Antiquity
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
Some of the teachings of the New Testament were far from intuitive for members of the Roman upper class. For instance, Paul’s attention to the social position of God’s messengers might have seemed peculiar to well-off, educated bishops in Late Antiquity.
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- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian ThoughtElites and the Challenges of Apostolic Life, pp. 56 - 84Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021