Salzman M.R. The Making of a Christian Aristocracy. Social and Religious Change in the Western Roman Empire

Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA) – London (UK): Harvard University Press, 2004. – 369 p.
ISBN: 0-674-00641-0 (cloth)
ISBN: 0-674-01603-3 (pbk.)Approaches to a Paradox
Defining the Senatorial Aristocracy
Aristocratic Men: Social Origins
Aristocratic Men: Career Paths
Aristocratic Women
The Emperor’s Influence on Aristocratic Conversion
The Aristocrats’ Influence on ChristianityTables
Appendix 1: Sources, Criteria, and Variables for the Database
Appendix 2: Names and Religious Affiliation of Aristocrats in the Study
Appendix 3: Sources for the Database – Addenda and Corrigenda to PLRE
Appendix 4: High Office Holders
Abbreviations and Frequently Cited Works
Notes