The Power of Children: The Construction of Christian Families in the Greco-Roman World

by Margaret Y. MacDonald

The Power of Children examines Christian teaching about children in the context of family life in the Roman world. Specifically, author Margaret Y. MacDonald measures the impact of the New Testament's household codes (Colossians 3:18-4:1; Ephesians 5:21-6:9; the Pastoral letters) for understanding the status and role of children in Christian homes and assemblies. By allowing children to frame her analysis, MacDonald demonstrates that the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 148130223X
• ISBN13: 9781481302234
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.7"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher