This focused look at women in the household context discusses the importance of issues of space and visibility in shaping the lives of early Christian women. Several aspects of women's everyday existence are investigated, including the lives of wives, widows, women with children, female slaves, women as patrons, household leaders, and teachers. In addition, several key themes emerge: hospitality, dining practices, and the extent of female segregation.
- ISBN10 0800636902
- ISBN13 9780800636906
- Publish Date 1 November 2005 (first published 18 October 2005)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 April 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Augsburg Fortress
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English