Emiliano Rubens Urciuoli

Emiliano Rubens Urciuoli, an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna, explores the dynamics of urbanity in early Christianity through his book Citifying Jesus. He delves into how urban spaces influenced religious practices and the development of Christ religion over centuries. Urciuoli highlights the concept of 'citification,' contrasting it with earlier studies, and discusses early Christian critiques of urban religion. He also connects martyrdom narratives to urban contexts and advocates for theoretical clarity in religious studies, making a compelling case for the interplay of faith and city life.