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.

Détails bibliographiques
Auteur:A; Yarbrough
Volume:45
Pages:149-165
Périodique:Church History
Format:Article
Statut:Needs Review
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Résumé: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.