In praise of Christian origins : Stephen and the Hellenists in Lukan apologetic historiography / Todd Penner.

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Penner, Todd C

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text

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online resource

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9780567049704
0567049701

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: In praise of Christian origins.DDC classification:

226.6/067 22

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BS2625.6.H55 P46 2004eb

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Contents:

Hellenists and historia : constructing Christian history and theology in modern scholarship -- Textualizing the Hellenists, contextualizing interpretation : mapping the exegetical terrain -- Writing history in antiquity : identity, rhetoric, and compelling narration -- Jewish apologetic historiography : cultural identity and rewriting the past -- In praise of origins : the Hellenists, Stephen, and the Christian foundation narrative -- Epilogue: Historiography, history, and the academy.

Summary: 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 comparis.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-376) and indexes.

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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 comparis.

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