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.

Dettagli Bibliografici
Autore:A; Yarbrough
Volume:45
Pagine:149-165
Periodico:Church History
Formato:Article
Status:Needs Review
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Riassunto: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.