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Author Penner, Todd C

Title In praise of Christian origins : Stephen and the Hellenists in Lukan apologetic historiography / Todd Penner
Published New York : T & T Clark International, ©2004

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Description 1 online resource (xl, 400 pages)
Series Emory studies in early Christianity
Emory studies in early Christianity.
Contents Hellenists and historia : constructing Christian history and theology in modern scholarship -- Textualizing the Hellenists, contextualizing interpretation : mapping the exegetical terrain -- Writing history in antiquity : identity, rhetoric, and compelling narration -- Jewish apologetic historiography : cultural identity and rewriting the past -- In praise of origins : the Hellenists, Stephen, and the Christian foundation narrative -- Epilogue: Historiography, history, and the academy
Summary Almost all scholars look to Acts 6:1-8:3 as providing the bedrock of early Christian tradition. The incident between the Hebrews and the Hellenists are understood to reflect real historical and theological problems in the early Jerusalem community, demonstrating the Hellenist role as a historical bridge between Jesus and Paul. Penner''s study challenges the fundamental assumptions of this approach. Penner emphasizes the rhetorical and moral dimensions of ancient historiographical theory, especially the centrality of narrative and plot, the use of vivid description, the application of comparis
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-376) and indexes
Notes Print version record
SUBJECT Bible. Acts, VI, 1-VIII, 3 -- Historiography
Bible. Acts, VI, 1-VIII, 3 -- Socio-rhetorical criticism
Apostelgeschichte 6,1-8,4. swd
Subject Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
11.46 study and interpretation of the New Testament.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Jesus, the Gospels & Acts.
Socio-rhetorical criticism of sacred works
Church history -- Primitive and early church
Historiography
Handelingen der Apostelen (bijbelboek)
Geschiedschrijving.
Apologetiek.
Exegetik.
Fornkyrkan.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780567049704
0567049701