Comments on: My new book / website: Dynamics of Identity in the World of the Early Christians http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/29/my-new-book-website-dynamics-of-identity-in-the-world-of-the-early-christians/ Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean houses my podcast, websites, blog, and publications, providing an entryway into social and religious life among Greeks, Romans, Jews, Christians, and others in the Roman empire. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:14:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Richard Fellows http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/29/my-new-book-website-dynamics-of-identity-in-the-world-of-the-early-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-124448 Richard Fellows Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:19:46 +0000 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=410#comment-124448 Phil, I was particularly interested in the case of Ariston of Callatis, who was called 'father', 'benefactor', and founder of the city. You have discussed fictive kinship titles elsewhere. There are also other examples of people receiving the title of 'benefactor'. Others were associated with the founders of their cities. For example Octavius was nearly named "Romulus", and there are several similar cases along the lines of Crispianus who was voted "New Epaminondas". Anyway, it is interesting to see this kind of thing happening in associations. How about in Paul's churches? ;-) Phil,

I was particularly interested in the case of Ariston of Callatis, who was called ‘father’, ‘benefactor’, and founder of the city. You have discussed fictive kinship titles elsewhere. There are also other examples of people receiving the title of ‘benefactor’. Others were associated with the founders of their cities. For example Octavius was nearly named “Romulus”, and there are several similar cases along the lines of Crispianus who was voted “New Epaminondas”.

Anyway, it is interesting to see this kind of thing happening in associations. How about in Paul’s churches? ;-)

]]> By: Phil H. http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/29/my-new-book-website-dynamics-of-identity-in-the-world-of-the-early-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-124434 Phil H. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:57:08 +0000 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=410#comment-124434 I hope it can live up to those expectations;) I hope it can live up to those expectations;)

]]> By: Loren Rosson III http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/29/my-new-book-website-dynamics-of-identity-in-the-world-of-the-early-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-124433 Loren Rosson III Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:37:12 +0000 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=410#comment-124433 Can't wait to read it! Can’t wait to read it!

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