ABSTRACT

Magnus Zetterholm uses theoretical insights from the social sciences to deal with the complex issues raised by the parting of Judaism and Christianity, and the accompanying rise of Christian anti-Semitism in ancient Antioch.

Unlike previous attempts to solve this problem have focused mainly on ideology, Zetterholm's excellent study emphasizes the interplay between sociological and ideological elements.

For students of religious studies, classical studies, history and social science, this will give leverage and knowledge in the pursuit of their course studies.

chapter 1|17 pages

Aim, Method and Perspectives

chapter 2|35 pages

The Setting

Antioch-on-the-Orontes

chapter 3|59 pages

The Cultural and Religious Differentiation

chapter 4|66 pages

Evidence of Interaction

chapter 5|53 pages

Politics and Persecution

chapter |5 pages

Epilogue

Summary and implications