Concannon, Travel Flashcards
In what ways have accounts of the “spread” of early Christianity been militaristic, anti-Semitic, or both?
Accounts of early Christianity’s spread have often been framed using militaristic language, depicting Christian expansion as a kind of conquest. Some narratives have also been anti-Semitic by casting Jews as the antagonists or as people who rejected the “true” faith in favor of Christianity.
What image does Concannon suggest to replace older images of expansion and conquest?
Concannon suggests replacing the older images of Christian expansion and conquest with a more nuanced understanding of Christianity spreading through networks of travel, trade, and migration, emphasizing interconnectedness rather than domination.
What logistical considerations does Concannon ask us to consider under the heading “Possibilities of Travel”?
Concannon asks us to consider factors such as the availability of roads, the accessibility of sea routes, the costs of travel, and the safety and time involved in traveling between cities when thinking about the possibilities of intercity travel in antiquity.
What different locations does Concannon identify as places related to Philippi, either through trade, migration, or travel?
Concannon identifies several locations related to Philippi, including Neapolis, Thessalonica, Amphipolis, and places in Asia Minor, Greece, and the wider Mediterranean. These places were linked to Philippi through networks of trade, migration, and travel.
What do we learn about connectivity by considering the trade in pottery and marble?
By considering the trade in pottery and marble, we learn that ancient cities like Philippi were deeply connected to larger economic and cultural networks. Trade in these goods reveals the extent of interaction between cities and regions, illustrating the broader reach of commerce and exchange.
What options were there for travel between Philippi and Corinth, and what was the distance and duration involved?
Travelers between Philippi and Corinth could choose between land and sea routes. The overland route via the Via Egnatia would take several weeks, while the sea route through the Aegean was quicker but dependent on weather conditions. The distance was approximately 800–1,000 kilometers, and travel could take several days to weeks depending on the method.
Under what conditions would networks of cities linked by communities of Jesus-devotees “disconnect”?
Networks of cities linked by Jesus-devotees could disconnect under conditions such as war, economic decline, political instability, or shifts in trade routes that made travel and communication between these cities more difficult or dangerous.
