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J. Albert Harrill
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Published
September 2012
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Cambridge University Press
Published
September 2012
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This book is a controversial new biography of the apostle Paul that argues for his inclusion in the pantheon of key figures of classical antiquity, along with the likes of Socrates, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Augustus.
It first provides a critical reassessment of the apostle's life in its historical context that focuses on Paul's discourse of authority, which was both representative of its Roman context and provocative to his rivals within Roman society. It then considers the legend that developed around Paul as the history of his life was elaborated and embellished by later interpreters, creating legends that characterized the apostle variously as a model citizen, an imperial hero, a sexual role model, an object of derision and someone to quote from. It is precisely this rewriting of Paul's history into legend that makes the apostle a key transformative figure of classical antiquity.
Introduction
Part I. The Life:
1. From Pharisee to Apostle
2. Communities in the making
3. Paul's life in its Roman context
Part II. The Legend:
4. Competing stories about Paul in Late Antiquity
5. Paul the scriptural authority: contradictory discourses
6. How the West got Paul wrong
Conclusion: going beyond the epitaph.
Author
J. Albert Harrill
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Published
September 2012
Weight
309g
Page Count
224
Dimensions
150 x 227 x 16 mm
ISBN
9780521757805
ISBN-10
0521757800
Eden Code
4037551
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Author/Creator: J. Albert Harrill
ISBN: 9780521757805
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: September 2012
Weight: 309g
Dimensions: 150 x 227 x 16 mm
Eden Code: 4037551