The role of women in early Christianity
By: Jean LaPorte.
Series: Studies in women and religion ;; v. 7
Publisher: E. Mellen Press
Published: 1982
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
Subjects: Women in Christianity -- History -- Early Church, ca. 30-600.
Description: The purpose of this book is to explain the role and place of women in Early Christianity as it emerges from the writings of the Fathers of the Church. It does not deal with the materials of the New Testament on women except in so far as the Fathers rely or comment on them, or when they provide models of institutions or types of life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.