Books in the Religion in the First Christian Centuries series

By considering the status of Hebrew in Judaism alongside that of Greek in Rome Sacred Languages and Sacred Texts sheds new light on the role of the power of words, spoken and written, in religion.

Focuses on religion during the period of Roman imperial rule and its significance in women's lives. The work discusses the variety of religious expression, from pagan cults and classical mythology to ancient Judaism and early Christianity.

Jon Davies charts the significance of death to the emerging religious cults in the pre-Christian and early Christian world. He also draws on the sociological theory of Max Weber to present a comprehensive introduction to the subject.

A comprehensive and accessible survey of religious and philosophical teaching and classroom practices in the ancient world.

A lively volume exploring the use and abuse of the word 'magic' in late antique texts.

An in-depth exploration of holiness in the context of rabbinic Judaism, providing a much-needed comparative view during a key period in the development of the Jewish religion.

Explores the notion of Christian ethics and discusses its roots, its significance in developing moral standards throughout the world and its stability in the modern world.