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Author Sleeman, Matthew, 1968-

Title Geography and the Ascension narrative in Acts / Matthew Sleeman.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.

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Description 1 online resource.
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Series Society for New Testament studies. Monograph series ; 146
Monograph series (Society for New Testament Studies) ; 146.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents Ascension scholarship at the turn of the century -- Finding a place for ascension geography -- Synthesis and prospect -- Acts 1:1-26 -- Acts 2:1-6:7 -- Acts 6:8-8:3 -- Acts 8:4-9:31 -- Acts 9:32-11:18 -- Concluding reflections.
Summary "The book of Acts contains a strong geographical component. Yet readings of Acts typically ignore or marginalise geography's contribution to the construction of the narrative's theology. In this book Matthew Sleeman argues that Jesus' ascension into heaven is foundational for establishing the 'spatiality' of Acts, showing that the narrative's understanding of place and space is shaped decisively by Christ's heavenly location. Drawing on recent advances in geographical theory, Sleeman offers a 'spatial' interpretation that expands our vision of how space and place inform the theological impulses of Acts. Presenting a complement to conventional 'temporal' readings of Acts, he sheds new light on the theology of the book, and suggests new ways of reading not only Acts but also other New Testament texts." "Sleeman's work combines innovative biblical scholarship with accessible and informative geographical analysis, and is suitable for those with research and teaching interests in human geography or biblical studies."--Jacket.
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Subject Bible. Acts -- Geography.
Bible. Acts.
Geography.
Jesus Christ -- Ascension.
Jesus Christ.
Ascension.
Ascension of Jesus Christ.
Bible. Acts -- Theology.
Theology.
Bible. Acts -- Criticism, Narrative.
Bible. Acts.
Bibel Apostelgeschichte.
Himmelfahrt Jesu.
Bible. Actes -- GĂ©ographie.
Bible. Actes -- Théologie.
Bible. Actes -- Analyse du discours narratif.
Space perception in the Bible.
Space perception in the Bible.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Other Form: Print version: Sleeman, Matthew, 1968- Geography and the Ascension narrative in Acts. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009 9780521509626 0521509629 (DLC) 2009009345
ISBN 0511632940 (electronic book)
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