Alan B. Wheatley

Paul and Patronage

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This engaging and thorough work makes a substantial contribution to ongoing exploration and debate with regard to Roman patronage and early Christian life and practice. Those who are not familiar will be made conversant with the scope of the debate and find helpful points of connection. Those who are will find this a fruitful addition to previous scholarship, as [Rice's] close attention to varying levels of patronage is brought to bear on the convoluted Corinthian community. It will be provocative in the best sense, for all who accept its challenge.”