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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Garrison, Roman, 1953-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1997.
Series:Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 137.
Subjects:
Bible. > New Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Nouveau Testament > Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible. > New Testament
Bible. > New Testament > Critique, interprétation, etc.
30-600
Church history > Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Fathers of the church.
Christian literature, Early > History and criticism.
Civilization, Greco-Roman > Influence.
Greek literature > Relation to the New Testament.
Christianity > Origin.
Littérature chrétienne primitive > Histoire et critique.
Civilisation gréco-romaine > Influence.
Religion grecque > Relations > Christianisme.
Religion romaine > Relations > Christianisme.
Littérature grecque > Relation avec le Nouveau Testament.
Christianisme > Origines.
Église > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Pères de l'Église.
RELIGION > Christian Church > History.
RELIGION > Christianity > History.
Greek literature > Relation to the New Testament
Civilization, Greco-Roman > Influence
Christianity > Origin
Christian literature, Early
Church history > Primitive and early church
Fathers of the church
Frühchristentum
Literatur
Antike
Christliche Literatur
Nieuwe Testament.
Apostolische Vaders.
Klassieke oudheid.
Église > 30-600 (Église primitive)
Geschichte 30-200.
Rome > Religion.
Grèce > Jusqu'à 395 > Religion.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (123 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-111) and indexes.
ISBN:9780826437860
0826437869

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