| Paul and the Crucified Christ in Antioch: Maccabean Martyrdom and Galatians 1 and 2 Contributor(s): Cummins, S. A. (Author), Cummins, Stephen Anthony (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521037174 ISBN-13: 9780521037174 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $45.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: The so-called "Antioch Incident"--the confrontation between the apostles Peter and Paul recorded in Galatians 2.11-21--continues to be a source of controversy in scholarly as well as popular estimations of the emerging early church. This innovative interpretation of the event argues that the central issue at stake in Antioch--whether the Torah or Jesus Christ determines who are the people of God--gains great clarity and force when viewed in relation to a form of Judaism knows as Maccabean martyr theology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
| Dewey: 227.406 |
| Lexile Measure: 1780 |
| Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.86 lbs) 308 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The so-called Antioch Incident--the confrontation between the apostles Peter and Paul recorded in Galatians 2.11-21--continues to be a source of controversy in scholarly as well as popular estimations of the emerging early church. This innovative interpretation of the event argues that the central issue at stake in Antioch--whether the Torah or Jesus Christ determines who are the people of God--gains great clarity and force when viewed in relation to a form of Judaism knows as Maccabean martyr theology. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cummins, Stephen Anthony: - S. A. Cummins is Associate Professor of New Testament at the Canadian Theological Seminary, Regina, Saskatchewan. He has taught both in Canada and the UK, and has published in academic journals. |