A Woman's Place: House Churches In Earliest Christianity

by Carolyn Osiek, Margaret Y. MacDonald, Janet H. Tulloch

This focused look at women in the household context discusses the importance of issues of space and visibility in shaping the lives of early Christian women. Several aspects of women's everyday existence are investigated, including the lives of wives, widows, women with children, female slaves, women as patrons, household leaders, and teachers. In addition, several key themes emerge: hospitality, dining practices, and the extent of female segregation.

Genres: History, Theology, Religion, Biblical Studies, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Bree Mills · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read

Appreciate the depth of scholarship and the focus on the house church setting. Easy read for non academic types too.