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World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age
Full title: | World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age |
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ISBN: | 9780199767618 |
ISBN 10: | 0199767610 |
Authors: | Rowe, C. Kavin |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
Edition: | Reprint |
Num. pages: | 312 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2010 |
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Synopsis
For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal.
"A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise."
--First Things
"This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars."
-- Review of Biblical Literature
"This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership."
-- Religious Studies Review
"There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology."
-- Themelios