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Pages: 187
Authors: David Rhoads
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In recent years, scholars have explored anew the interface between the early Christian movements and the Roman Empire. Once thought to be quietistic, the early
The Acts of the Apostles
Language: en
Pages: 93
Authors: P.D. James
Categories: Bibles
Type: BOOK - Published: 1999-01-01 - Publisher: Canongate Books

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Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jes
Temple and Empire
Language: en
Pages: 250
Authors: Mina Monier
Categories: Bible
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-10-30 - Publisher: Fortress Academic

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Mina Monier argues that Luke-Acts shared with 1 Clement a concern to define and defend a type of Christian piety that would not offend Roman sensibilities. The
The Purpose of Luke-Acts
Language: en
Pages: 238
Authors: Robert Maddox
Categories: Apostelgeschichte
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Roman Self-representation and the Lukan Kingdom of God
Language: en
Pages: 240
Authors: Michael Kochenash
Categories: History: Ancient
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"This book is a literary analysis of selections from Luke and Acts concerned with: (1) exploring what Luke communicates about God's kingdom by using language an