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The Graeco-Roman context of early Christian literature / Roman Garrison.
Van Pelt Library BS2361.2 .G37 1997
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Garrison, Roman, 1953-
- Series:
- Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 137.
- Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 137
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. New Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Bible.
- Bible. New Testament.
- Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
- Church history.
- Church history--Primitive and early church.
- Fathers of the church.
- Christian literature, Early--History and criticism.
- Christian literature, Early.
- Rome--Religion.
- Greece--Religion.
- Local Subjects:
- Rome--Religion.
- Greece--Religion.
- Physical Description:
- 123 pages ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, [1997]
- Summary:
- In this volume of essays the Graeco-Roman background and context of early Christianity are explored for significant parallels. From the athlete metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9 to the role of Aphrodite as the goddess of love and sexuality, the important cultural symbols and terminology that the first Christians employed are examined. Garrison maintains that the Graeco-Roman setting of early Christianity is essential to our understanding of the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [105]-111) and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 1850756465
- OCLC:
- 36533070
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