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Children and Asceticism in Late Antiquity
Continuity, Family Dynamics, and the Rise of Christianity
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The book explores the relationship between family dynamics, children, and asceticism during the rise of Christianity. It analyzes late fourth and early fifth-century Christian texts to understand the ideological and social historical contexts of childhood within Christian families. By examining how families in the late Roman world interpreted and adapted Christian ideals regarding children, the work offers insights into the complexities of family life and religious beliefs during this transformative period.
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Children and Asceticism in Late Antiquity, Ville Vuolanto
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- 2015
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- Title
- Children and Asceticism in Late Antiquity
- Subtitle
- Continuity, Family Dynamics, and the Rise of Christianity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ville Vuolanto
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781472414366
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the relationship between family dynamics, children, and asceticism during the rise of Christianity. It analyzes late fourth and early fifth-century Christian texts to understand the ideological and social historical contexts of childhood within Christian families. By examining how families in the late Roman world interpreted and adapted Christian ideals regarding children, the work offers insights into the complexities of family life and religious beliefs during this transformative period.