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In Praise of Christian Origins: Stephen and the Hellenists in Lukan Apologetic Historiography
Contributor(s): Penner, Todd C. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0567026205     ISBN-13: 9780567026200
Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
OUR PRICE: $141.75  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2004
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Annotation: Almost all scholars look to Acts 6:1-8:3 as providing the bedrock of early Christian tradition. The incident between the Hebrews and the Hellenists are understood to reflect real historical and theological problems in the early Jerusalem community, demonstrating the Hellenist role as a historical bridge between Jesus and paul. Penner's study challenges the fundamental assumptions of this approach. Penner emphasizes the rhetorical and moral dimensions of ancient historiographical theory, especially the centrality of narrative and plot, the use of vivid description, the application of comparison using various type-scenes, and the role of speeches in terms of characterization and the presentation of narrative style.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament
- Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General
Dewey: 226.606
LCCN: 2003027920
Series: Emory Studies in Early Christianity
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.34" W x 9" L (1.58 lbs) 440 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
Features: Bibliography, Index
 
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Almost all scholars look to Acts 6:1-8:3 as providing the bedrock of early Christian tradition. The incident between the Hebrews and the Hellenists are understood to reflect real historical and theological problems in the early Jerusalem community, demonstrating the Hellenist role as a historical bridge between Jesus and Paul. Penner's study challenges the fundamental assumptions of this approach. Penner emphasizes the rhetorical and moral dimensions of ancient historiographical theory, especially the centrality of narrative and plot, the use of vivid description, the application of comparison using various type-scenes, and the role of speeches in terms of characterization and the presentation of narrative style. Todd Penner is the Assistant Professor of Religion at Austin College and the co-editor with Caroline Vander Stichele of Contextualizing Acts: Lukan Narrative and Greco-Roman Discourse.
 
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