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The lost letters of Pergamum : a story from the New Testament world / Bruce W. Longenecker with extracts from Ben Witherington III.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, [2003]Copyright date: ©2003Description: 192 pages : maps ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0801026075 (pbk.)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version: : The Lost Letters of Pergamum DDC classification:
  • 813/.6 21
LOC classification:
  • PS3612.O53 L47 2003
Contents:
As one nobleman to another -- A personal request -- To honor the emperor -- They proclaim a different Lord -- The reputations of three men -- Jesus seems a curious figure -- Jesus' naive and irresponsible views -- Communities of support and fellowship -- The contexts determined the contents -- A complete reversal of lifestyle -- A conduit of blessing for many -- The gods had other plans -- May his will be done -- The possessions of our common creator.
Summary: Introduces readers to the style of New Testament writings, the social and political world of Jesus and his first followers, and early Christian gatherings. Using the literary technique of correspondence through ancient letters, which comprise much of the New Testament, Longenecker mixes fact and fiction to paint an interesting and informative picture of the New Testament world and early Christianity.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Course reserves
Book on Reserve Krauth Memorial Branch Philadelphia Reserve Books (Short-term Checkouts) PS3612.O53 L47 2003 Available 31794003158426

ULS: Story of the Early Church ULS: Spring 2024

Print book for loan Wentz Memorial Branch Gettysburg General Collection (Lower Level) PS3612.O53 L47 2003 Available 35898001231808
Print book for loan Wentz Memorial Branch Gettysburg General Collection (Lower Level) PS3612.O53 L47 2003 1 Available 31826003309003

ULS: Story of the Early Church ULS: Spring 2024

As one nobleman to another -- A personal request -- To honor the emperor -- They proclaim a different Lord -- The reputations of three men -- Jesus seems a curious figure -- Jesus' naive and irresponsible views -- Communities of support and fellowship -- The contexts determined the contents -- A complete reversal of lifestyle -- A conduit of blessing for many -- The gods had other plans -- May his will be done -- The possessions of our common creator.

Introduces readers to the style of New Testament writings, the social and political world of Jesus and his first followers, and early Christian gatherings. Using the literary technique of correspondence through ancient letters, which comprise much of the New Testament, Longenecker mixes fact and fiction to paint an interesting and informative picture of the New Testament world and early Christianity.

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