Harland, Philip A. <br/><br/>
Dynamics of identity in the world of the early Christians  associations, Judeans, and cultural minorities /  [electronic resource] : 
Philip A. Harland. 
 - New York :  T & T Clark,  2009. 
 - xii, 239 p. :  ill., map. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- pt. 1: Judean and Christian identities in the context of associations -- Associations and group identity among Judeans and Christians -- Local cultural life and Christian identity : "Christ-bearers" and "fellow-initiates" -- pt. 2: Familial dimensions of group identity -- "Brothers" in associations and congregations -- "Mothers" and "fathers" in associations and synagogues -- pt. 3: Identity and acculturation among Judeans and other ethnic associations -- Other diasporas : immigrants, ethnic identities, and acculturation -- Interaction and integration : Judean families and guilds at Hierapolis -- pt. 4: Group interactions and rivalries -- Group rivalries and multiple identities : associations at Sardis and Smyrna -- Perceptions of cultural minorities : anti-associations and their banquets. 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Identification (Religion)<br/>Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.<br/>Christianity and other religions.<br/>Religions--Relations.
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<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV4509.5  / .H315 2009eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>270.1