Christianization in the Fourth Century

The Example of Roman Women

The graduel christianization of the Roman upper classes has been attributed to the women of the aristocracy, but the group of women focused around Paula, Eustochium, and the two Melanias made no attempt to transform society. They preferred instead to withdraw from it.

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Autor:A; Yarbrough
Volumen:45
Páginas:149-165
Periódico:Church History
Formato:Article
Estado:Needs Review
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Sumario:The graduel christianization of the Roman upper classes has been attributed to the women of the aristocracy, but the group of women focused around Paula, Eustochium, and the two Melanias made no attempt to transform society. They preferred instead to withdraw from it.