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economic-infrastructure
The role of Roman roads, grain trade, and administrative systems in sustaining the empire's urban centers and facilitating cultural exchange.
1 chapter across 1 book
Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis (2009)Jeremy Rifkin
CHAPTER 7: COSMOPOLITAN ROME AND THE RISE OF URBAN CHRISTIANITY
This chapter explores the sociopolitical and religious transformation of Rome into a cosmopolitan urban center, emphasizing the rise of urban Christianity amid the complexities of the Roman Empire. It examines the integration of diverse foreign groups, the role of early Christian communities in urban settings, and the broader cultural and economic factors contributing to the empire's eventual decline. The chapter also discusses the interplay between Roman infrastructure, religious syncretism, and the evolving social fabric that shaped early Christian doctrine and practice.