How classical narrative models were adapted as early Christian culture took shape and developed.

The Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity is the first comprehensive reference book covering every aspect of history, culture, religion, and life in Europe, the M

How did ordinary people and Church authorities communicate with each other in late antiquity and how did this interaction affect the processes of Christianizati

Noted scholars in the field explore the rich variety of late antique literature With contributions from leading scholars in the field, A Companion to Late Antiq

There is no agreement over how to name the 'pagan' cults of late antiquity. Clearly they were more diverse than this Christian label suggests, but also exhibite