9781331787778 - The Contents and Origin of the Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 2: Critically Investigated (Classic Reprint) de Zeller, Edward (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the 'Acts of the Apostles'â"a text of pivotal theological importance that describes the expansion of Christianity in the years after Jesus's death. The author's analysis reveals the text not as a historical record, but as a piece of persuasive writing produced in the 80s CE designed to promote a positive view of Paul amongst the Roman Church. The author finds that the account of Paul's supposed conversion on the road to Damascus was invented entirely to bring his story into line with the Acts' overall perspective. The author also reveals striking parallels between the Acts and the Roman historian Tacitus, prompting us to view Luke, or whoever penned the Acts, as an accomplished historian drawing on contemporary sources. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the early development of Christianity and the ways in which its history has been understood and reshaped over time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.