Christian Gaza In Late Antiquity Jerusalem Studies in Religion and Culture 1st Edition by Bruria Bitton Ashkelony, Arieh Kofsky ISBN 9004138684 9789004138681

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ISBN 10: 9004138684 
ISBN 13: 9789004138681
Author: Bruria Bitton Ashkelony, Arieh Kofsky

This valuable collection of thirteen studies provides an overview of recent research on central issues concerning the history of late antique Gaza. Several essays address various aspects of the continuity of pagan culture in Christian Gaza, festivals, spectacles, and the classical legacy of the fifth and sixth centuries, thus highlighting the public life of the city as a unique synthesis of the new and old worlds. Several articles deal with central topics pertaining to the monastic life developed in the region of Gaza and its vicinity between the fourth and seventh centuries. More specifically, they explore the rich Correspondence of Barsanuphius and John, the spiritual leaders of this monastic community. Two papers furnish an archeological survey of the monasteries of Gaza, and a discussion on the geographical and administrative aspects of its territory. Certain articles focus on the anti-Chalcedonian resistance of this monastic center in the wake of the council of Chalcedon, while others tackle the change of its stance in the time of Emperor Justin (518-527). In sum, this book covers a relatively neglected chapter in the complex and fascinating Christian history of the Holy Land.

Christian Gaza In Late Antiquity Jerusalem Studies in Religion and Culture 1st Table of contents:

• Historical Context of Gaza in Late Antiquity

  • The Political and Geographical Setting of Gaza
  • Gaza in Relation to the Byzantine Empire and the Roman World
  • The Influence of Jewish, Christian, and Pagan Communities
  • Gaza’s Importance as a Trade and Cultural Hub

• Christianity’s Arrival and Growth in Gaza

  • Early Christian Communities in Gaza
  • The Spread of Christianity: From Persecution to Acceptance
  • The Role of Missionaries and Local Church Leaders
  • Key Figures in Gaza’s Christian Development (e.g., Bishops, Theologians)

• Gaza as a Center for Christian Education and Thought

  • Christian Schools and Intellectual Life in Gaza
  • Gaza’s Contribution to Christian Theology and Biblical Exegesis
  • Notable Theologians and Writers of Gaza (e.g., Porphyry of Gaza)
  • The Interaction Between Pagan Philosophy and Christian Thought

• Church Architecture and Religious Practice in Gaza

  • Early Christian Churches and Monasteries in Gaza
  • The Architecture of Christian Worship: From Basilicas to Monasteries
  • Religious Rituals and Practices in Gaza’s Christian Communities
  • Iconography and Art in Gaza’s Churches

• Gaza’s Christian Liturgical Life and Its Connection to Jerusalem

  • The Development of Christian Liturgy in Gaza
  • Gaza’s Role in Pilgrimage Routes and Its Connection to Jerusalem
  • Influence of Jerusalem’s Liturgical Practices on Gaza
  • The Role of Gaza in the Byzantine Christian Empire

• Religious Conflict and Tensions in Gaza

  • Pagan and Christian Tensions: The Late Roman Period
  • Jewish-Christian Relations and the Role of Gaza in Religious Struggles
  • The Impact of Religious Conflicts on Gaza’s Urban and Cultural Life
  • The Christianization of Gaza: Triumph and Controversy

• The Decline of Paganism and the Christianization of Gaza

  • The Process of Paganism’s Decline in Gaza
  • The Transformation of Pagan Temples into Christian Sites
  • The Role of the Byzantine Empire in Promoting Christianity in Gaza
  • The End of Religious Plurality in Gaza and Its Aftermath

• Christian Gaza in the Broader Context of Late Antiquity

  • Gaza’s Place in the Evolution of Christian Identity in the Byzantine Empire
  • Gaza’s Role in the Expansion of Christianity to Other Regions
  • Interactions with Neighboring Christian Communities
  • The Lasting Legacy of Christian Gaza in Late Antiquity

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