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Geography and the Ascension Narrative in Acts

  • Hardback
  • 312 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 14 x 21.9 x 2.3 cm

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For scholars interested in biblical geography and theology

Helps readers understand geography's role in Acts

You will gain deeper insights into biblical narratives

This book reveals the crucial role of geography in the theology of Acts.

The book of Acts contains a strong geographical component. Yet readings of Acts typically ignore or marginalise geography's contribution to the construction of the narrative's theology. In this book Matthew Sleeman argues that Jesus' ascension into heaven is foundational for establishing the 'spatiality' of Acts, showing that the narrative's understanding of place and space is shaped decisively by Christ's heavenly location. Drawing on recent advances in geographical theory, Sleeman offers a 'spatial' interpretation that expands our vision of how space and place inform the theological impulses of Acts. Presenting a complement to conventional 'temporal' readings of Acts, he sheds new light on the theology of the book, and suggests new ways of reading not only Acts but also other New Testament texts. Sleeman's work combines innovative biblical scholarship with accessible and informative geographical analysis, and is suitable for those with research and teaching interests in human geography or biblical studies.
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  • Title

    Geography and the Ascension Narrative in Acts

  • Author

    Matthew Sleeman

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    September 2009

  • Weight

    545g

  • Page Count

    312

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.9 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521509626

  • ISBN-10

    0521509629

  • Eden Code

    1902861