Publication news: Prof Alan Cadwallader co-edits "The Village in Antiquity and the Rise of Early Christianity"

Congratulations to Professor Alan Cadwallader, who co-edited the book, The Village in Antiquity and the Rise of Early Christianity, along with James Hardison (Sydney College of Divinity), Angela Standhartinger (University of Marburg) and Larry Welborn (Fordham, New York).

The book challenges the dominant thesis that cities are the key to early Christianity.

The volume begins with a “state-of-question” introduction by Thomas Robinson, assessing the interrelation of the village and city with the rise of early Christianity. Alan Cadwallader then articulates a methodology for future New Testament studies on this topic, employing a series of case studies to illustrate the methodological issues raised.

From there contributors explore three areas of village life in different geographical areas, by means of a series of studies, written by experts in each discipline. A final section of thematic studies explores central issues of local village life.

You can purchase copies of The Village in Antiquity and the Rise of Early Christianity at Bloomsbury.

Alan Cadwallader, James R Harrison, Angela Standhartinger, Larry Welborn, eds., The Village in Antiquity and the Rise of Early Christianity. London: T&T Clark, 2024.