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The Graeco-Roman context of early Christian literature /

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 Chr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Garrison, Roman, 1953-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1997.
Colección:Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 137.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (123 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-111) and indexes.
ISBN:9780826437860
0826437869