The Salvation of the Flesh in Tertullian of Carthage
Author | : C. Daniel-Hughes |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2011-10-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230338074 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230338070 |
Rating | : 4/5 (070 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Salvation of the Flesh in Tertullian of Carthage by : C. Daniel-Hughes
Download or read book The Salvation of the Flesh in Tertullian of Carthage written by C. Daniel-Hughes and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Tertullian of Carthage's (160-220 C.E.) writings on dress within Roman vestimentary culture. It employs a socio-historical approach, together with insights from performance theory and feminist rhetorical analysis, to situate Tertullian's comments in the broader context of the Roman Empire.