Early Christ Groups and Greco-Roman Associations

The book explores the role of associations in understanding the development of early Christian groups during the first and second centuries, drawing on insights from inscriptions and papyri. Richard Ascough compiles his significant contributions over two decades, featuring sixteen previously published articles organized into three sections. These sections examine associations as a model for Christ groups, their recruitment interactions, and vital aspects of group life, including communal meals and memorial practices. A new introduction provides context for these scholarly works.