A Week in the Life of Corinth (Paperback)

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Paperback. Ben Witherington III attempts to reenchant our reading of Paul in this creative reconstruction of ancient Corinth. Following a fictitious Corinthian man named Nicanor through an eventful week of business dealings and conflict, you will encounter life at various levels of Roman society--eventually meeting Paul himself and gaining entrance into the Christian community there. The result is an unforgettable introduction to life in a major center of the New Testament world. Numerous full-page textboxes expand on a variety of aspects of life and culture as we encounter them in the narrative. In this work of historical fiction, Ben Witherington III provides a one of kind window into the social and cultural context of Paul's ministry. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de ref. del artículo 9780830839629

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Acerca del autor: Ben Witherington III is Amos Professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary and a well-known expert in his field. He is the author of over forty books, including Conflict and Community in Corinth and a two-volume New Testament theology, The Indelible Image. He speaks widely, is a frequent guest on radio and television, and blogs at patheos.com.