| Description |
1 online resource (xl, 400 pages). |
| Series |
Emory studies in early Christianity
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Emory studies in early Christianity.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-376) and indexes. |
| Contents |
Hellenists and historia : constructing Christian history and theology in modern scholarship -- Textualizing the Hellenists, contextualizing interpretation : mapping the exegetical terrain -- Writing history in antiquity : identity, rhetoric, and compelling narration -- Jewish apologetic historiography : cultural identity and rewriting the past -- In praise of origins : the Hellenists, Stephen, and the Christian foundation narrative -- Epilogue: Historiography, history, and the academy. |
| Summary |
Almost all scholars look to Acts 6:1-8:3 as providing the bedrock of early Christian tradition. The incident between the Hebrews and the Hellenists are understood to reflect real historical and theological problems in the early Jerusalem community, demonstrating the Hellenist role as a historical bridge between Jesus and Paul. Penner''s study challenges the fundamental assumptions of this approach. Penner emphasizes the rhetorical and moral dimensions of ancient historiographical theory, especially the centrality of narrative and plot, the use of vivid description, the application of comparis. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bible. Acts, VI, 1-VIII, 3 -- Historiography.
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Bible. Acts, VI, 1-VIII, 3 -- Socio-rhetorical criticism.
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Apostelgeschichte 6,1-8,4. |
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Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Penner, Todd C. In praise of Christian origins. New York : T & T Clark International, ©2004 0567026205 (DLC) 2003027920 (OCoLC)53993111 |
| ISBN |
9780567049704 (electronic bk.) |
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0567049701 (electronic bk.) |
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0567026205 |
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9780567026200 |
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