The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62 by Caner, Daniel
The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62 by Caner, Daniel

The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62

A portrait of history's first complex Christian society as seen through the lens of Christian philanthropy and...
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The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62 by Caner, Daniel

The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62

$706.70
The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62 by Caner, Daniel

The Rich and the Pure: Philanthropy and the Making of Christian Society in Early Byzantium Volume 62

$706.70
Author: Daniel Caner
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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A portrait of history's first complex Christian society as seen through the lens of Christian philanthropy and gift giving

As the Roman Empire broke down in western Europe, its prosperity moved decisively eastward, to what is now known as the Byzantine Empire. Here was born history's first truly affluent, multifaceted Christian society. One of the ideals used to unite the diverse millions of people living in this vast realm was the Christianized ideal of philanthrōpia. In this sweeping cultural and social history, Daniel Caner shows how philanthropy required living up to Jesus's injunction to "Give to all who ask of you," by offering mercy and/or material aid to every human being, regardless of their origin or status.

Caner shows how Christian philanthropy became articulated through distinct religious ideals of giving that helped define proper social relations among the rich, the poor, and "the pure" (Christian holy people), resulting in new and enduring social expectations. In tracking the evolution of Christian giving over three centuries, he brings to the fore the concerns of the peoples of Early Byzantium, from the countryside to the lower levels of urban society to the imperial elites, as well as the hierarchical relationships that arose among them. The Rich and the Pure offers nothing less than a portrait of the whole of early Byzantine society.


Author: Daniel Caner
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 09/07/2021
Pages: 440
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780520381582

About the Author
Daniel Caner is Associate Professor at Indiana University, Bloomington. His previous books include Wandering Begging Monks: Spiritual Authority and the Promotion of Monasticism in Late Antiquity and History and Hagiography from the Late Antique Sinai.

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