Social-Science Commentary on the Book of Acts Contributor(s): Malina, Bruce J. (Author), Pilch, John J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 080063845X ISBN-13: 9780800638450 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing OUR PRICE: $32.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: Like earlier volumes in the Social Science Commentary series, this volume situates Acts squarely in the cultural matrix of the first century Mediterranean world, elaborating its codes of patron and client, mediatorship, honor and shame, healing and sickening, wizardry and witchcraft accusations, and the understanding of the Spirit of God as well as deities and demons as personal causes of significant events. Part 1: Jesus First Command to the Twelve ??? Their Activities Among Israelite Majority Populations (Acts 1: 4-12: 25) Part 2: Jesus Second Command to Saul/Paul ??? His Activities Among Israelite Minority Populations (Acts 12: 25-25: 31) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
Dewey: 226.607 |
LCCN: 2007044120 |
Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.02" W x 8.97" (0.93 lbs) 254 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: Like earlier volumes in the Social Science Commentary series, this volume situates Acts squarely in the cultural matrix of the first century Mediterranean world, elaborating its codes of patron and client, mediatorship, honor and shame, healing and sickening, wizardry and witchcraft accusations, and the understanding of the Spirit of God as well as deities and demons as personal causes of significant events. Part 1: Jesus First Command to the Twelve - Their Activities Among Israelite Majority Populations (Acts 1:4-12:25) Part 2: Jesus Second Command to Saul/Paul - His Activities Among Israelite Minority Populations (Acts 12:25-25:31) |