When Children Became People: The Birth of Childhood in Early Christianity
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Book Description
Bakke paints a fascinating picture of children's first real emergence as people against a backdrop of the ancient world. Using theological and social history research, Bakke compares Greco-Roman and Christian attitudes toward abortion and child prostitution, pedagogy and moral upbringing, and the involvement of children in liturgy and church life. He also assesses Christian attitudes toward childr... More
Book Information
Publisher | Fortress Pr |
Binding | Paperback (5 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 358 |
ISBN-10 | B002G9U288 |
Publication Date | 03/31/2005 |
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