Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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.
| Author: | A; Yarbrough |
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| Volume: | 45 |
| Pages: | 149-165 |
| Periodical: | Church History |
| Format: | Article |
| Status: | Needs Review |
| Summary: | 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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