Early Christ Groups and Greco-Roman Associations

Focusing on the role of associations in early Christianity, this collection showcases Richard Ascough's significant contributions over two decades. It features sixteen previously published articles, organized into three sections: examining associations as models for Christ groups, the dynamics of recruitment between them, and key aspects of group life such as communal meals and memorial practices. A new introduction provides context, enhancing the understanding of how inscriptions and papyri inform the development of Christ groups in the first and second centuries.