The Epistle to the Philippians: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

Maurice Jones

ISBN 10: 1331276381 / ISBN 13: 9781331276388

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history and significance of the city of Philippi, a location that played a pivotal role in the early spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The author meticulously explores the city's rich past, tracing its roots back to its founding by Philip of Macedon and its subsequent evolution as a Roman colony. The book goes beyond historical details to reveal the impact of the apostle Paul's missionary work on Philippi, examining his interactions with the city's inhabitants and the establishment of a thriving Christian community there. The author analyzes St. Paul's letters to the Philippians, shedding light on the challenges faced by the early Christians and the enduring themes of faith, hope, and perseverance that resonate in these texts. The author also considers the social and religious landscape of Philippi, highlighting the diverse religious practices prevalent in the city, including Jewish traditions, pagan cults, and the emerging Christian faith. This exploration reveals the complexities of religious life in the Roman world and the crucial role that Philippi played in the development of early Christianity. The book offers an insightful and comprehensive examination of Philippi's unique place in history, revealing the profound impact of this ancient city on the course of Christianity and providing a valuable window into the vibrant and dynamic world of the early Church. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Codice articolo 9781331276388_0

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Titolo: The Epistle to the Philippians: With ...

Casa editrice: Forgotten Books

Data di pubblicazione: 2018

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: New

Tipologia articolo: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from The Epistle to the Philippians: With Introduction and Notes

I desire to tender my most sincere gratitude to the General Editor of the series. Dr Lock's wise counsel and ripe judgment were generously placed at my disposal at every stage of composition, and whatever merits the Com mentary may possess are very substantially due to his valuable help and co-operation.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.