Library of New Testament Studies Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission Book 639 Hardcover from other stores

  • What role did offers of physical healing (or the hope of receiving it) play in... What role did offers of physical healing (or the hope of receiving it) play in the missionary program of the apostle Paul? What did he do to treat the many illnesses and injuries that he endured while pursuing his mission? What did he advise his... more
  • What role did offers of physical healing (or the hope of receiving it) play in... What role did offers of physical healing (or the hope of receiving it) play in the missionary program of the apostle Paul? What did he do to treat the many illnesses and injuries that he endured while pursuing his mission? What did he advise his... more
  • Research into the social and rhetorical background of the Corinthian church sh... Research into the social and rhetorical background of the Corinthian church shows that the Corinthians were evaluating their leaders based on their rhetorical prowess seeking to associate with those who would enhance their status and honour. The... more
  • Research into the social and rhetorical background of the Corinthian church sh... Research into the social and rhetorical background of the Corinthian church shows that the Corinthians were evaluating their leaders based on their rhetorical prowess seeking to associate with those who would enhance their status and honour. The... more
  • Research into the social and rhetorical background of the Corinthian church sh... Research into the social and rhetorical background of the Corinthian church shows that the Corinthians were evaluating their leaders based on their rhetorical prowess seeking to associate with those who would enhance their status and honour. The... more
  • Paul and the Greco-Roman Philosophical Tradition provides a fresh examination ... Paul and the Greco-Roman Philosophical Tradition provides a fresh examination of the relationship of Greco-Roman philosophy to Pauline Christianity. It offers an in-depth look at different approaches employed by scholars who draw upon philosophical... more
  • This book investigates Paul s effort to combat factionalism by his use of the ... This book investigates Paul s effort to combat factionalism by his use of the Greco-Roman rhetoric of the common advantage to overcome socio-ethical problems caused by the improper exercise of private advantage in Corinth. Chang examines the common... more
  • Paul and the Greco-Roman Philosophical Tradition provides a fresh examination ... Paul and the Greco-Roman Philosophical Tradition provides a fresh examination of the relationship of Greco-Roman philosophy to Pauline Christianity. It offers an in-depth look at different approaches employed by scholars who draw upon philosophical... more
  • This book investigates Paul s effort to combat factionalism by his use of the ... This book investigates Paul s effort to combat factionalism by his use of the Greco-Roman rhetoric of the common advantage to overcome socio-ethical problems caused by the improper exercise of private advantage in Corinth. Chang examines the common... more
  • In this title Finney argues that the conflict in 1 Corinthians is driven by lu... In this title Finney argues that the conflict in 1 Corinthians is driven by lust for honour and Pauls use of the paradigm of the cross. Studies in contemporary social anthropology have noted the importance of male honour and how this is able to... more
  • In this volume Finney argues that the conflict in 1 Corinthians is driven by l... In this volume Finney argues that the conflict in 1 Corinthians is driven by lust for honour and Paul s use of the paradigm of the cross. Studies in contemporary social anthropology have noted the importance of male honour and how this is able to... more
  • In this volume Finney argues that the conflict in 1 Corinthians is driven by l... In this volume Finney argues that the conflict in 1 Corinthians is driven by lust for honour and Paul s use of the paradigm of the cross. Studies in contemporary social anthropology have noted the importance of male honour and how this is able to... more
  • Isaac Blois argues that Paul s focus in Philippians on the mutual boasting sha... Isaac Blois argues that Paul s focus in Philippians on the mutual boasting shared between himself and his converts draws on the mutual boasting shared between Israel and her covenant God as apparent in both Deuteronomy and Isaiah. Using the... more
  • Isaac Blois argues that Paul s focus in Philippians on the mutual boasting sha... Isaac Blois argues that Paul s focus in Philippians on the mutual boasting shared between himself and his converts draws on the mutual boasting shared between Israel and her covenant God as apparent in both Deuteronomy and Isaiah. Using the... more
  • Ahreum Kim re-examines conquering language in 1 John arguing that when the let... Ahreum Kim re-examines conquering language in 1 John arguing that when the letter is read with the context of Greco-Roman culture in mind the conflict extends beyond in-fighting within the Johannine community. She suggests that the letter s author... more
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