| The Acts of Paul: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary Contributor(s): Pervo, Richard I. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0227174615 ISBN-13: 9780227174616 Publisher: James Clarke Company OUR PRICE: $42.57 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts |
| Dewey: 226.6 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.25 lbs) 392 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Richard I. Pervo provides the most complete translation of the pseudepigraphic Acts of Paul in English, together with a detailed commentary. The research perspective of this work is primarily literary, with detailed attention to the history of composition and revision. The author encourages a fresh look at this section of the 'Apocraphal Acts' through the lens of the Pauline legacy and in the context of ancient popular narrative. |
