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Civilized piety : the rhetoric of pietas in the Pastoral Epistles and the Roman Empire / T. Christopher Hoklotubbe.

By: Material type: TextTextDescription: xi, 252 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781481307178 (hbk.) :
  • 1481307177 (hbk.)
  • 9781481307185 (pbk.)
  • 1481307185 (pbk.)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Civilized piety.DDC classification:
  • 227/.8306 23
LOC classification:
  • BS2735.52 .H65 2017
Contents:
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.
Summary: Demonstrates the Pastoral Epistles' rhetorical strategy in presenting Christianity as a virtuous, respectable, and non-threatening presence in Roman society.
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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.