The First Urban Churches 7

<p>The First Urban Churches 7 includes essays focused on the development of early Christianity from the mid-first century through the sixth century CE in the ancient Macedonian city of Thessalonica. An international group of contributors trace the emergence of Thessalonica's house churches through a close study of the archaeological remains inscriptions coins iconography and Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians. After a detailed introduction to the city topics discussed include the Roman emperor's divine honors his propaganda as revealed in Thessalonian coins and inscriptions Thessalonian family bonds Paul's apostolic self-image the role of music at Thessalonica and in early Christianity and Paul's response to the Thessalonian Jewish community.</p>