Christians against Christians: The Anti-heretical Activities of the Roman Church in the Second Century
The church of Rome was actively involved in the disputes and conflicts that challenged the Christian movement throughout the Roman Empire from a very early period. Its interference in the affairs of other com- munities is most evident in the anti-heretical campaigns launched by its leaders as well as in the efforts those leaders made to found a universal church.
Vibia Perpetua's Diary: A Woman's Writing in a Roman Text of its Own
This thesis focuses on such discourse by exploring the diary of the Christian martyr Vibia Perpetua. By an exploration of the diary of Vibia Perpetua historians, at least, are able to hear what a woman had to say about herself and her Roman society.