Encyclopedia of early Christianity

Abstract

What's new in the Second Edition: -- Some 250 new entries -- 25% more than in the first edition.-- Bibliographies are greatly expanded and updated throughout-- More focus on biblical books and philosophical schools, their influence on early Christianity and their use by patristic writers-- More information about the Jewish and pagan environment of early Christianity-- Greatly enlarged coverage of the eastern expansion of the faith throughout Asia, including persons and literature-- More extensive treatment of saints, monasticism, worship practices, and modern scholars-- greater emphasis on social history and more theme articles-- More illustrations, maps, and plans-- Additional articles on geographical regions