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Women Officeholders in Early Christianity
Epigraphical and Literary Studies
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The book offers a scholarly examination of women's roles in early Christianity, highlighting their positions of authority such as apostles, prophets, and deacons. It explores various offices held by women, including presbyters and bishops, and discusses the significance of enrolled widows and oikonomae. The concluding chapter presents source-oriented perspectives, aiming to enrich the historical understanding of Christian women in official roles.
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Women Officeholders in Early Christianity, Ute E. Eisen
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- 2000
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- Title
- Women Officeholders in Early Christianity
- Subtitle
- Epigraphical and Literary Studies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ute E. Eisen
- Publisher
- The Liturgical Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9780814659502
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book offers a scholarly examination of women's roles in early Christianity, highlighting their positions of authority such as apostles, prophets, and deacons. It explores various offices held by women, including presbyters and bishops, and discusses the significance of enrolled widows and oikonomae. The concluding chapter presents source-oriented perspectives, aiming to enrich the historical understanding of Christian women in official roles.