Lost Letters of Pergamum A Sto

Longenecker, Bruce W.

ISBN 10: 0801097967 / ISBN 13: 9780801097966

Editore: Baker Academic, 2016

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Riassunto:

Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's history sparks Antipas's interest, and they begin corresponding. As Antipas tells Luke of his reactions to the writing and of his meetings with local Christians, it becomes evident that he is changing his mind about them and Jesus. Finally, a gladiatorial contest in Pergamum forces difficult decisions on the local Christians and on Antipas.While the account is fictional, the author is a respected biblical scholar who weaves into this fascinating scenario reliable historical information. Bruce Longenecker is able to mix fact and fiction and paint an interesting and valuable study of the New Testament world and early Christianity. Readers are invited to view Jesus and the early church from a fresh perspective, as his first followers are brought to life.More reliable than typical historical fiction and far more interesting than standard textbooks and reference books, The Lost Letters of Pergamum provides readers with a delightful opportunity to step into the world of the New Testament. Pastors, Bible study groups, and all thoughtful readers will enjoy this book, which one reviewer said he "couldn't put down."

Informazioni sull?autore: <b>Bruce W. Longenecker</b> (PhD, University of Durham) is professor of religion and W.&nbsp;W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including <i>Thinking through Paul</i>, <i>The Cross before Constantine</i>, and <i>Philippians and Philemon </i>in Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament.

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Titolo: Lost Letters of Pergamum A Sto
Casa editrice: Baker Academic
Data di pubblicazione: 2016
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Good
Edizione: seconda edizione