Struggles for power in early Christianity : a study of the first letter to Timothy /

Tamez, Elsa.

Struggles for power in early Christianity : a study of the first letter to Timothy / - [English ed.]. - Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, ©2007. - xxv, 163 Pages. ; 21 cm.

Translation of: Luchas de poder en los orígenes de Cristianismo.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-154) and indexes.

Foreword by Juan Jose Tamayo -- Preface to the English edition -- Introduction -- The rich and the struggles for power in the Christian community -- Rich women and the struggles for power -- The text: 1 Timothy 2: 8; 3:1a -- Against expensive clothing -- An attack against wealthy women -- The system of patronage -- The wealthy should not expect to be rewarded for their favors -- The text:

9781570757082 1570757089

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Bible.--Timothy, 1st--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS2745.52 / .T3613 2007

227/.8306