Anti Epicurean Polemics In The New Testament Writings
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Anti Epicurean Polemics In The New Testament Writings
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Author : Stefan Szymik
language : en
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Release Date : 2023-10-09
Anti Epicurean Polemics In The New Testament Writings written by Stefan Szymik and has been published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-09 with Religion categories.
Stefan Szymik analyses New Testament texts in terms of polemic and anti-Epicurean rhetoric. To what extent and how did Epicurus and his philosophical thought influence the first Christian Churches? How did Christians react to Epicureanism? Although the New Testament only includes one account of an encounter between the Apostle Paul and the Epicureans (Acts 17:18), the probability of their contacts was high, given the popularity of Epicureanism in the Roman Empire in the first century CE. As a vital component of Hellenistic-Roman culture, Epicureanism should be taken into account in research on the New Testament, becoming a point of reference and part of the content of comparative analyses.
A Postcolonial Commentary On The New Testament Writings
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Author : Fernando F. Segovia
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2009-10-10
A Postcolonial Commentary On The New Testament Writings written by Fernando F. Segovia and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-10 with Religion categories.
A comprehensive analysis of the New Testament from the perspective of postcolonial criticism, this title enables readers to relate biblical texts more sharply to the perennial geopolitical issues of imperialism and colonialism.
Philodemus And The New Testament World Electronic Resource
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Author : John Thomas Fitzgerald
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2004
Philodemus And The New Testament World Electronic Resource written by John Thomas Fitzgerald and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Religion categories.
The fifteen essays in this volume, rooted in the work of the Hellenistic Moral Philosophy and Early Christianity Section of the SBL, examine the works of Philodemus and how they illuminate the cultural context of early Christianity. Born in Gadara in Syria, Philodemus (ca. 110-40 BCE) was active in Italy as an Epicurean philosopher and poet. This volume comprises three parts; the first deals with Philodemus' works in their own terms, the second situates his thought within its larger Greco-Roman context, and the third explores the implications of his work for understanding the earliest Christians, especially Paul. It will be useful to all readers interested in Hellenistic philosophy and rhetoric as well as Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity.
The Ethics Of The Enactment And Reception Of Cruciform Love
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Author : John Frederick
language : en
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Release Date : 2019-07-29
The Ethics Of The Enactment And Reception Of Cruciform Love written by John Frederick and has been published by Mohr Siebeck this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-29 with Religion categories.
Back cover: In this book, John Frederick critiques the view that Paul was operating from a Hellenistic understanding of moral formation. Rather, the ethics of Colossians were derived from the Jewish Two Ways tradition reinterpreted through a theology of Christ-like transformation through the enactment and reception of cruciform love.
1 2 Thessalonians Baker Exegetical Commentary On The New Testament
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Author : Jeffrey A. D. Weima
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2014-11-11
1 2 Thessalonians Baker Exegetical Commentary On The New Testament written by Jeffrey A. D. Weima and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-11 with Religion categories.
In this addition to the critically acclaimed BECNT series, respected New Testament scholar Jeffrey Weima offers pastors, students, and teachers the most up-to-date and substantive commentary available on 1-2 Thessalonians. Weima, a Thessalonians expert, experienced teacher, and widely traveled speaker, presents well-informed evangelical scholarship at an accessible level to help readers understand the sociological, historical, and theological aspects of these letters. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, extensive research, thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, and a user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility.
Epicureanism And The Gospel Of John
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Author : Fergus J. King
language : en
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Release Date : 2020-11-09
Epicureanism And The Gospel Of John written by Fergus J. King and has been published by Mohr Siebeck this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-09 with Religion categories.
The Gospel of John and Epicureanism share vocabulary and reject the conventions of Graeco-Roman theology. Would it then have been easy for an Epicurean to become a Christian or vice-versa? Fergus J. King suggests that such claims become unlikely when detailed analyses of the two traditions are set out and compared. The first step in his examination looks at evidence for potential engagement between the two traditions historically and geographically. Both traditions address concerns about the good life, death, and the divine. However, this correspondence soon unravels as their worldviews are far from identical. Shared terms (like Saviour), their respective rituals, and teaching about community life reveal substantial differences in ethos and behaviour.
The Oxford Companion To The Bible
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Author : Bruce M. Metzger
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1993-10-14
The Oxford Companion To The Bible written by Bruce M. Metzger and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-10-14 with Religion categories.
The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. It is one of the great wellsprings of Western religious, ethical, and philosophical traditions. It has been an endless source of inspiration to artists, from classic works such as Michaelangelo's Last Judgment, Handel's Messiah, or Milton's Paradise Lost, to modern works such as Thomas Mann's Joseph and His Brothers or Martin Scorsese's controversial Last Temptation of Christ. For countless generations, it has been a comfort in suffering, a place to reflect on the mysteries of birth, death, and immortality. Its stories and characters are an integral part of the repertoire of every educated adult, forming an enduring bond that spans thousands of years and embraces a vast community of believers and nonbelievers. The Oxford Companion to the Bible provides an authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, institutions, religious belief, and secular influence of the Bible. Written by more than 250 scholars from some 20 nations and embracing a wide variety of perspectives, the Companion offers over seven hundred entries, ranging from brief identifications--who is Dives? where is Pisgah?--to extensive interpretive essays on topics such as the influence of the Bible on music or law. Ranging far beyond the scope of a traditional Bible dictionary, the Companion features, in addition to its many informative, factual entries, an abundance of interpretive essays. Here are extended entries on religious concepts from immortality, sin, and grace, to baptism, ethics, and the Holy Spirit. The contributors also explore biblical views of modern issues such as homosexuality, marriage, and anti-Semitism, and the impact of the Bible on the secular world (including a four-part article on the Bible's influence on literature). Of course, the Companion can also serve as a handy reference, the first place to turn to find factual information on the Bible. Readers will find fascinating, informative articles on all the books of the Bible--including the Apocrypha and many other ancient texts, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha, and the Mishrah. Virtually every figure who walked across the biblical stage is identified here, ranging from Rebekah, Rachel, and Mary, to Joseph, Barabbas, and Jesus. The Companion also offers entries that shed light on daily life in ancient Israel and the earliest Christian communities, with fascinating articles on feasts and festivals, clothing, medicine, units of time, houses, and furniture. Finally, there are twenty-eight pages of full-color maps, providing an accurate, detailed portrait of the biblical world. A vast compendium of information related to scriptures, here is an ideal complement to the Bible, an essential volume for every home and library, the first place to turn for information on the central book of Western culture.
Dictionary Of Scripture And Ethics
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Author : Joel B. Green
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2011-11
Dictionary Of Scripture And Ethics written by Joel B. Green and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11 with Religion categories.
Leading scholars from the fields of biblical studies and ethics provide a one-stop reference book on the vital relationship between Scripture and ethics.
Interpreting 2 Peter Through African American Women S Moral Writings
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Author : Shively T. J. Smith
language : en
Publisher: SBL Press
Release Date : 2023-03-15
Interpreting 2 Peter Through African American Women S Moral Writings written by Shively T. J. Smith and has been published by SBL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-15 with Religion categories.
Shively T. J. Smith reconsiders what is most distinct, troubling, and potentially thrilling about the often overlooked and dismissed book of 2 Peter. Using the rhetorical strategies of nineteenth-century African American women, including Ida B. Wells, Jarena Lee, Anna Julia Cooper, and others, Smith redefines the use of biblical citations, the language of justice and righteousness, and even the matter of pseudonymity in 2 Peter. She approaches 2 Peter as an instance of Christian cultural rhetoric that forges a particular kind of community identity and behavior. This pioneering study considers how 2 Peter cultivates the kind of human relations and attitudes that speak to the values of moral people seeking justice in the past as well as today.
Preaching And Teaching Difficult Texts Of The New Testament
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Author : Bryan Murawski
language : en
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Release Date : 2025-08-05
Preaching And Teaching Difficult Texts Of The New Testament written by Bryan Murawski and has been published by Hendrickson Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-08-05 with Religion categories.
Understand how to preach or teach all the New Testament, including passages or genres that prove challenging. What do preachers do when they come across a difficult passage not covered in seminary? What about teachers who haven’t even been to seminary? This book equips all of them to understand and handle challenging passages and genres in the New Testament such as: Introductions, lists of names, and conclusions in the epistles, Well-known, well-worn stories, Short passages, Texts that may not be considered inspired or that have textual issues, Old Testament quotations or allusions, References to noncanonical texts such as Enoch or Maccabees, Enigmatic passages such as “baptized on behalf of the dead” (1 Cor. 15:29), Potentially explosive topics such as homosexuality and gender, Eschatological texts such as Jesus’ Olivet Discourse or the book of Revelation. Preaching and teaching the Bible is difficult work, but it’s worth the effort. As Paul wrote to Timothy, all Scripture is inspired and useful for teaching—even the difficult ones. If we know where to look and how to dig, significant treasure awaits the adventurous preacher and teacher.