Conflict at Rome
Social Order and Hierarchy in Early Christianity
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Conflict at Rome: Social Order and Hierarchy in Early Christianity
Utilizing archeological evidence and an analysis of two early
Christian texts related to the church at Rome, James S. Jeffers offers
a penetrating glimpse into the economic, social, and theological
tensions of early Roman Christianity. Clement and the Shepherd of
Hermas are shown to represent two decidedly conflicting conceptions of
Christianity and hierarchy: Clement represents the social elite and a
more structured approach to church organization, and Hermas displays a
tendency toward sectarianism. Photographs and line drawings illustrate
archeological evidence.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800624699
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 216
- Publication Date March 14, 1991
Endorsements
"This book makes a solid contribution to our understanding of social
conflicts among Christians in the Roman church of the second century.
Jeffers utilizes recent studies of the nature of sects and applies
these findings to the churches represented by Clement and Hermas. His
conclusions are enlightening and convincing, with the added dimension
of giving us insights into the emergence of the Roman hierarchy."
— Carl A. Volz