Divine Honours for the Caesars: The First Christians' Responses - Couverture souple

Winter, Bruce W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0802872573 ISBN 13 : 9780802872579

Editeur : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2015

Synopsis

Though the first century A.D. saw the striking rise and expansion of Christianity throughout the vast Roman Empire, ancient historians have shown that an even stronger imperial cult spread far more rapidly at the same time. How did the early Jesus-followers cope with the all-pervasive culture of emperor worship? This authoritative study by Bruce Winter explores the varied responses of first- century Christians to imperial requirements to render divine honours to the Caesars. Winter first examines the significant primary evidence of emperor worship, particularly analysing numerous inscriptions in public places and temples that attributed divine titles to the emperors, and he then looks at specific New Testament evidence in light of his findings.

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À propos de l'auteur

Bruce W. Winter is a widely respected authority on the historical background to the New Testament; he served as warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge, for over twenty years.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0802872573
• ISBN 13: 9780802872579
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 348
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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