| Paul and the Crucified Christ in Antioch Contributor(s): Cummins, Stephen Anthony (Author) |
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ISBN: 052166201X ISBN-13: 9780521662017 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $125.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2001 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 - General - Bibles | Other English Translations - General |
| Dewey: 227.406 |
| LCCN: 2001035585 |
| Lexile Measure: 1780 |
| Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.34" W x 8.76" (1.04 lbs) 306 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. |