A Woman's Place
| Author | : Carolyn Osiek |
| Publisher | : Fortress Press |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 2009-12-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1451413556 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781451413557 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Woman's Place by : Carolyn Osiek
Download or read book A Woman's Place written by Carolyn Osiek and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This focused look at women in the household context discusses the importance of issues of space and visibility in shaping the lives of early Christian women. Several aspects of women's everyday existence are investigated, including the lives of wives, widows, women with children, female slaves, women as patrons, household leaders, and teachers. In addition, several key themes emerge: hospitality, dining practices, and the extent of female segregation.
