Treasure in heaven : the holy poor in early Christianity /

Brown, Peter, 1935-

Treasure in heaven : the holy poor in early Christianity / Peter Brown. - xxv, 162 pages ; 23 cm. - Richard lectures for 2012 .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-150) and index.

9780813938288 (cloth : alk. paper)

2015017651


Poverty--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Church work with the poor.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.


Middle East--Church history.

BR195.P68 / B76 2016

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