Full Description
Travel among Early Christians approaches intercommunal movement between churches as a valuable source of insights regarding social and theological aspects of early Christianity. Incorporating theories from mobility studies and ancient institutions that facilitated travel, Borges traces how travel functioned as a formative practice among early Christians' group identities, and signified a new cosmic reality regarding their unity in Christ. Borges investigates six specific travel events in Pauline and Ignatian churches, noting how mobility became a distinctive and revealing aspect of early Christianity.
Contents
Contents
Preface
List of Maps and Tables
Part 1 Interpreting Travel
1 Interpreting Travel among Early Christians
1.1 Interpretations of Early Christian Travel
1.2 Approaching Early Christian Travel
1.3 Defining Travel among Early Christians
2 A Model for Interpreting Travel
2.1 The Meaning of Travel
2.2 The Value of Travel
2.3 The Identity of Travelers and Hosts
2.4 Conclusions
Part 2 Travel among Pauline Communities
3 Paul's Travel into Galatia
3.1 Paul's Representation of Travel in Gal 4:12-20
3.2 The Theological Significance of Travel and Hospitality in Galatians
3.3 Conclusions
4 Philemon's Persona as a Host
4.1 Introducing Travel in Phlm
4.2 The Geographical Context of Phlm
4.3 Philemon "Refreshing" the Saints
4.4 Philemon as a πρόξενος-Like Host
4.5 The Identity and Effects of Philemon's Guests
4.6 Conclusions
5 Onesimus' Departure and Return
5.1 Introducing Onesimus' Travel
5.2 Onesimus' Departure to Seek a Mediator
5.3 Onesimus' Return as a Gospel Minister
5.4 Conclusions
Part 3Travel among Ignatian Communities
6 Ignatius Travel across Asia
6.1 From Antioch to Smyrna
6.2 Events in Smyrna
6.3 From Smyrna to Troas
6.4 From Troas to Rome
6.5 The Travel Logistics of Ignatius' Group
6.6 Conclusions
7 The Churches' Travel to Ignatius
7.1 The People Who Visited Ignatius
7.2 The Purpose of Visiting Ignatius
7.3 The Risks of Visiting Ignatius
7.4 The Motivations for Visiting Ignatius
7.5 Conclusions
8 The Churches' Travel to Antioch
8.1 The Problem and "Peace" in Antioch
8.2 Ignatius' Ambassadorial Language for the Churches' Visit
8.3 Envoys and Intercivic Harmony
8.4 The Purpose of the Envoys to Antioch
8.5 Conclusions
9 Conclusion
9.1 Social Meanings: Travel and Christian Identity
9.2 Theological Beliefs: Travel and the New Honor Code
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