UID:
edocfu_9959230360702883
Format:
1 online resource (305 p.)
ISBN:
1-283-20091-0
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9786613200914
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0-567-58494-1
Content:
Thompson's study offers a fresh reading of Acts that keeps the church within its literary place within that narrative. His study uncovers descriptions of the church that emphasize certain characteristics presented in the opening scenes of the narrative: the blessing and presence of God, the unanimity of the believers, the communal caring for one another, and the proclamation of the gospel. The progression of the Acts narrative presents an evolving image of the church that eventually includes both Jewish and non-Jewish believers of the gospel, with growing opposition from the Jewish people and
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Ancient Narratives, Characterization, and the Acts of the Apostles; 2. The Jerusalem Church as Narrative Character (Acts 1:1-8:3); 3. The Churches in Jerusalem and Beyond as Narrative Characters (Acts 8:4-12:25); 4. The Churches in the Roman Empire as Narrative Characters (Acts 13:1-28:31); Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Ancient Sources
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-567-02645-0
Language:
English
