Revision of author's thesis (Th. D.)--Harvard University, 2005 under title: Fragments from Oxyrhynchus : a case study in early Christian identity. Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-275) and indexes.
Contents:
Destination Oxyrhynchus : historical detective work in the footsteps of monks and papyrologists -- Pt. 1. Meeting Christians at the marketplace. How do you know a Christian when you see one? : God, Christians, and personal names -- What's in a nomen? : recognizing Christians through nomina sacra -- Pt. 2. Papa Sotas, Bishop of Oxyrhynchus. "Beloved Papa Sotas" : recommendation, networking, and Christian education -- The business of the Bishop : fundraising, travel, and book production -- Pt. 3. Legal matters and government dealings. Searching for Christians in official papers : certificates of sacrifice, summons, and property confiscation -- Subversion and resistance during the great persecution : from countryside church to Alexandrian courtroom -- Early Christians in the Oxyrhynchus papyri : new voices in ancient history.
Summary:
"Investigates private letters and official documents found at the ancient Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus pertaining to Christians in the pre-Constantinian era, taking the reader to the marketplace, church, and court room. Analyzes scribal habits, discovers the city's first known bishop and examines his work, and finds evidence of Christian resistance during times of persecution"--Provided by publisher.
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