Graeco-Roman Context of Early Christian Literature (e-bog) af Roman Garrison, Garrison

Graeco-Roman Context of Early Christian Literature e-bog

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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 Christia...
E-bog 1459,97 DKK
Forfattere Roman Garrison, Garrison (forfatter)
Udgivet 1 januar 1997
Længde 130 sider
Genrer DNF
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780826437860
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.