World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal."A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise."--First Things"This well-wr...

By C. Kavin Rowe
Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (November 16, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0199767610
ISBN-13: 978-0199767618
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.5 x 6.1 inches
Amazon Rank: 320701
Format: PDF Text djvu book

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One of the most sophisticated pieces of Biblical scholarship I've ever read, Rowe's work is a refreshing re-assessment of Acts in Graeco-Roman context. The most amazing part of his argument is his ability to "think the tension alongside the author of

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