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Hoklotubbe, T. Chrisopher 1983-

Civilized piety : the rhetoric of pietas in the Pastoral Epistles and the Roman Empire / T. Christopher Hoklotubbe. - xi, 252 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-244) and index.

Introduction: The politics of piety in the Pastoral Epistles -- Piety in Caesar's house -- Piety in God's house -- Honoring piety in the city -- Honoring piety in the ekkl��sia -- The mystery of philosophical piety -- The mystery of pastoral piety -- Conclusion: A pious and civilized Christian in the Roman Empire.

Demonstrates the Pastoral Epistles' rhetorical strategy in presenting Christianity as a virtuous, respectable, and non-threatening presence in Roman society.

ISBN: 9781481307178 (hbk.) : $45.95 1481307177 (hbk.) 9781481307185 (pbk.) 1481307185 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2016053605

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Pastoral Epistles--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Piety.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Christianity and culture--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Rome--Religion.

LC Class. No.: BS2735.52 / .H65 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 227/.8306