Dressing Judeans and Christians in Antiquity
by Kristi Upson-Saia, Carly Daniel-Hughes, Alicia J. Batten
Dressing Judeans and Christians in Antiquity, edited by Kristi Upson-Saia, Carly Daniel-Hughes, and Alicia J. Batten, investigates the cultural and religious implications of clothing in ancient Judean and Christian societies. Through scholarly essays, it explores how attire shaped identities, social dynamics, and interactions in the ancient Mediterranean, offering fresh perspectives on material culture and embodiment.
About This Book
Dressing Judeans and Christians in Antiquity delves into the role of attire in ancient societies, focusing on Judean and Christian communities. Edited by Kristi Upson-Saia, Carly Daniel-Hughes, and Alicia J. Batten, the book brings together expert analyses on how clothing served as a marker of identity and belief.
The volume addresses the ways in which dress reflected and reinforced social norms, religious practices, and interactions between groups in the Mediterranean world. Contributors explore material culture through historical and archaeological lenses, highlighting the diversity of clothing traditions.
By examining garments in their cultural contexts, the book illuminates broader themes of embodiment, power, and community in antiquity. It offers insights valuable for scholars of early Christianity, Judaism, and ancient history.
This work underscores the interplay between personal appearance and collective identity, providing a nuanced understanding of how ancient peoples used dress to navigate their worlds.
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