From the Letters of Paul (Gal 2,11) and the Acts of the Apostles (11,19-27; 13,1.14; 14, 19-26; 15,22-35; 18,22) we know that groups of followers of Jesus were already present in Antioch just a few years after Jesus’ death. Antioch was in fact a great centre for the diffusion of Christianity. During the first 150 years, it was the scene of development of some of the principle tendencies of early Christianity. In that early period, it was home to various groups of Christians of differing orientations. Indeed, it can be affirmed that some of the most important works of early Christianity were produced in Antioch. This is hardly surprising in view of Antioch’s status as a great city, economically, politically and, consequently, also intellectually.
A. Destro, M.Pesce (2004). Plurality of Christian Groups at Antioch in the First Century: The Constellations of Texts. ROMA : Pontificio Ateneo Antoniano.
Plurality of Christian Groups at Antioch in the First Century: The Constellations of Texts
DESTRO, ADRIANA;PESCE, MAURO
2004
Abstract
From the Letters of Paul (Gal 2,11) and the Acts of the Apostles (11,19-27; 13,1.14; 14, 19-26; 15,22-35; 18,22) we know that groups of followers of Jesus were already present in Antioch just a few years after Jesus’ death. Antioch was in fact a great centre for the diffusion of Christianity. During the first 150 years, it was the scene of development of some of the principle tendencies of early Christianity. In that early period, it was home to various groups of Christians of differing orientations. Indeed, it can be affirmed that some of the most important works of early Christianity were produced in Antioch. This is hardly surprising in view of Antioch’s status as a great city, economically, politically and, consequently, also intellectually.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
