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Matthew and the Roman Military : How the Gospel Portrays and Negotiates Imperial Power

by John E Christianson

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Fortress Academic
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.4 cm

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For scholars and readers interested in biblical studies

Helps you understand Matthew's message on imperial power

You will gain insights into non-violent resistance themes

This book explores how the Gospel of Matthew engages with Roman military power.

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This book addresses the ways that the Gospel of Matthew portrays Roman military power. Christianson argues that Matthew seeks to help his audience negotiate imperial military control through strategies of avoidance, accommodation, non-violent resistance, mimicry, and dreams of divine retribution and eschatological fulfillment.
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Matthew And The Roman MilitaryMatthew and the Roman Military : How the Gospel Portrays and Negotiates Imperial Power

  • Title

    Matthew and the Roman Military : How the Gospel Portrays and Negotiates Imperial Power

  • Author

    John E Christianson

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Fortress Academic

  • Published

    April 2024

  • Weight

    346g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9781978712232

  • ISBN-10

    1978712235

  • Eden Code

    6761363

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