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The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62

by Daniel Caner

  • Hardback
  • 440 pages
  • Publisher: University of California Press
  • 15 x 22.9 x 3.9 cm

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For history enthusiasts and students of early church.

Shows how ancient Christian giving defined society.

Inspires you with the history of faithful generosity.

A fascinating social history revealing how philanthropy and the ideal of giving shaped the early Byzantine Christian society.

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A portrait of history's first complex Christian society as seen through the lens of Christian philanthropy and gift giving As the Roman Empire broke down in western Europe, its prosperity moved decisively eastward, to what is now known as the Byzantine Empire. Here was born history's first truly affluent, multifaceted Christian society. One of the ideals used to unite the diverse millions of people living in this vast realm was the Christianized ideal of philanthrōpia. In this sweeping cultural and social history, Daniel Caner shows how philanthropy required living up to Jesus's injunction to "Give to all who ask of you," by offering mercy and/or material aid to every human being, regardless of their origin or status. Caner shows how Christian philanthropy became articulated through distinct religious ideals of giving that helped define proper social relations among the rich, the poor, and "the pure" (Christian holy people), resulting in new and enduring social expectations. In tracking the evolution of Christian giving over three centuries, he brings to the fore the concerns of the peoples of Early Byzantium, from the countryside to the lower levels of urban society to the imperial elites, as well as the hierarchical relationships that arose among them. The Rich and the Pure offers nothing less than a portrait of the whole of early Byzantine society.
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Wandering, Begging MonksThe Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62

  • Title

    The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62

  • Author

    Daniel Caner

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    University of California Press

  • Published

    September 2021

  • Weight

    772g

  • Page Count

    440

  • Dimensions

    15 x 22.9 x 3.9 cm

  • ISBN

    9780520381582

  • ISBN-10

    0520381580

  • Eden Code

    5562066