| Divine Honours for the Caesars: The First Christians' Responses Contributor(s): Winter, Bruce W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802872573 ISBN-13: 9780802872579 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Theology - History |
| Dewey: 270 |
| LCCN: 2015018067 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.8" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 348 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |