Download or read book The Use and Transformation of Patronage in Early Christianity from Jesus of Nazareth to Paul of Samosata written by Alan Brent Wheatley and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Patronage in Early Christianity written by Alan B. Wheatley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2011-04-14 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did the community we glimpse in the New Testament become an institution quite willing to have the emperor Constantine as a primary public partner? By tracing the use of resources, titles, and functions of leaders and patterns of honor giving, Wheatley traces from a wide variety of sources both acceptance and revision of Roman patronage in this countercultural community. Along the way, it is possible to see dissident groups like the Montanists and Marcionites more clearly and sympathetically, and to ask ourselves some pertinent questions about how a Christian community might function in the twenty-first century.
Download or read book Jesus Patrons and Benefactors written by Jonathan Marshall and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Marshall, born in 1978, earned his PhD in 2008. He has taught courses at Biola University (La Mirada, CA) and Eternity Bible College (Simi Valley, CA); currently, he serves as Associate Pastor in the Camarillo Evangelical Free Church (EFCA; Camarillo, CA).
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saint Paul Was Not Virgin Born written by Ronald Lee Cobb and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of this book may shock you. Of course Paul was not Virgin Born. Christians believe only Jesus of Nazareth was Virgin Born, but the reality is many people consider Paul as the "Great Lion of God." The Hebrew Scriptures prophesy the rise of the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah," which Christians believe is Jesus of Nazareth, descendant of King David and the true Messiah. This book does not demean Paul of Tarsus in spite of its title. It actually commends Paul of Tarsus for his incredible intelligence, wisdom, dedication, and vision. Yet in doing so it seeks to honor Jesus of Nazareth much more than Paul and honestly seeks to point out the humanity of Paul. The Hebrew Scriptures are incredibly honest about the weak points of leaders like Abraham and Moses, and kings like David and Solomon. The Four Gospels are incredibly honest about the weaknesses of the 12 Disciples of Jesus of Nazareth. Paul is incredibly honest about his own flaws. This book will help you see that Paul, sincere as he was, was just like everyone full of strengths and weaknesses but totally dedicated to Jesus of Nazareth.
Download or read book Directory of History Departments and Organizations in the United States and Canada written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saint Paul Jesus Christ and Christianity written by Jesus Humberto Enriquez Rubio MD and published by Palibrio. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Catholic religion is a captivating institution which was built on the basis of touching, beautiful legends. Since ancient times, it has been managed by individuals who dedicate their entire life and time to maintaining and spreading this religion, which has become deeply rooted in western world family life. Each new family member is born, grows and is educated according to Catholic moral and dogmas, which thus represents the only natural way to perceive the world, both with regard to human and supernatural phenomena. Persons raised and educated in this manner are unable to fi nd and discover, on their own account, the truth with regard to God. They keep the doors of knowledge tightly shut, thus preventing other perceptions and possibilities from entering, although their religion is merely a beautiful legend that is very far from reality. The Catholic Religion has prevailed over the last two millennia thanks to the work and testimony represented by the austere lifestyle of an army of nuns and priests who, not only are they excluded from a payroll, but also engage in collecting funds all around the world. These funds continue to increase the wealth found in Vatican chests, thus increasing its fi nancial power as well as its political and economic infl uence. Such is the source feeding the power of the Roman Empire of the west, which is still alive and exercising its functions. This is where the church obtains such absolute power, infallibility and sanctity, as the Divine Caesar it represents. The churchs garments, lavishness, display of power as well as the gold exhibited in its quarters, are a representation of the Roman Empires power. This is entirely contradictory to the humility shown by the Virgin Mary and Joseph, her chaste husband, a story which the church itself has spread. You neednt words to understand this; you only need to closely appreciate the cover in this book
Download or read book Paul and Patronage written by Joshua Rice and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The question of how leadership and authority functioned in the Pauline church remains one of the most polarizing issues in New Testament scholarship today. On the one side are egalitarian and counterimperial readings that stake their interpretation of the liberating gospel upon a depiction of the Pauline church as radically countercultural with regard to leadership and authority. On the other side are authoritarian readings that just as easily conceive of Paul as fully embedded within the cultural conceptions and structures of leadership and authority in vogue across the Greco-Roman world. This study employs social-science criticism to construct a model of ancient patronage conventions and power-exchange dynamics in the Greco-Roman world, and this model is then applied to 1 Corinthians. This study finds that when Paul addresses his own apostolic relationship to the Corinthians, he tends toward reinscribing traditional hierarchies, but that when Paul addresses relationships between participants of the Corinthian assembly, he tends toward overturning them.
Download or read book Observations on the Conversion and Apostleship of St Paul written by George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saint Paul and the First Christian Missionaries written by Episcopal Church. Diocese of New York. Sunday School Commission and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What Saint Paul Really Said written by N. T. Wright and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-05 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on various lectures given at various places and times.
Download or read book Observations on the Conversion and Apostleship of St Paul In a Letter to Gilbert West Esq A New Edition written by George Lyttelton (Baron Lyttelton.) and published by . This book was released on 1763 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saint Paul the First Antichrist written by J. D. Regesh and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. John Ben Regesh takes you far beyond any literal translation of the Bible with a transcendent and analytic approach. By laying out the writings of Saint Paul and comparing relevant passages with the teachings of Jesus Christ, the author reveals the error of Paul's teachings without conjecture, theory, or supposition. Using passages from the Bible, the indictment against Paul is constructed before your very eyes. The truth of this book stands against any attack and promises to cause a whirlwind of controversy and consternation throughout Christianity. No one has so vehemently attacked Paul on a level understandable by the common man, and Dr. Regesh leaves no doubt about the label, Antichrist. Growing up in a strict Roman Catholic family, Dr. John Ben Regesh, J.D., spent most of his life studying theology and scripture, including successfully translating the New Testament from Latin. Dr. Regesh has practiced law since 1973 and preached the last ten years to a small but active congregation. He is the Archbishop of The Christian Church in Texas and is currently working on his next book that explains the true teachings of Jesus Christ and the Law. http: //SBPRA.com/JohnBenRegeshJ
Download or read book Robbing Peter to Pay Paul written by F. F. Powell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-09-24 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul looks at how Jesus' teachings were supplanted by St. Paul's doctrines. Jesus is presented to the reader of the New Testament with two different personalities. He is first described as a Jewish Rabbi recognized by His followers as the promised Hebrew Messiah. His second personality, stripped of its Jewish-ness, is somewhat like that of a Greco-Roman god. His Disciples were Hebrew in the first instance and in the second, they were mostly Greco-Roman. Saint Paul authored most of the Greco-Roman tenets in the New Testament, of course. He became a citizen of Rome as Saul of Tarsus, but is now known as Saint Paul. For centuries theologians seem to have preferred Paul's doctrines to the teachings of Jesus and have shaped a message over the years that our faith must be placed in Jesus' death, not in His life. As Christianity took shape, Paul battled to get his Greco-Roman dogma accepted. Those persons supporting Paul soon developed a strategy to accomplish that feat. Belittling the Disciples was one approach to the problem, it appears. This is especially true of Peter in some of Paul's Galatians passages.
Download or read book Story of the Life of St Paul the Apostle written by Mary active 1880-1896 Seymour and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Seymour's 'Story of the Life of St. Paul, the Apostle' is a profound and insightful account of the life of one of Christianity's most influential figures. Written in the late 19th century, Seymour's book offers a detailed examination of St. Paul's life, teachings, and contributions to the early Christian church. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in Christian history and theology. Seymour's narrative is enriched with historical context and biblical references, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of St. Paul's significance in the development of Christianity. Mary Seymour's background as a Christian writer and scholar likely inspired her to delve into the life of St. Paul and share his story with a wider audience. Her expertise in religious studies and her dedication to exploring the lives of key biblical figures shines through in this meticulously researched and eloquently written book. I highly recommend Mary Seymour's 'Story of the Life of St. Paul, the Apostle' to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of St. Paul's life and teachings. Seymour's insightful analysis and engaging prose make this book a valuable resource for those interested in Christian history and theology.
Download or read book The Origin of Paul s Religion written by J. Gresham Machen and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Origin of Paul's Religion', Gresham Machen argues that Paul's teachings are essential to a valid Christian life and worldview, and that they are the result of a distinct, supernatural revelation. He counters the idea that Paul's views are limited by cultural context and must be interpreted through the lens of modern thought. Machen presents Paul as Jesus' primary interpreter, and establishes his teachings as timeless and normative. This book is a powerful defense of supernatural Christianity and a call to return to the teachings of the apostle Paul.
Download or read book God as Father in Paul written by Abera M. Mengestu and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God as Father in Paul explores Paul's use of the kinship term "Father" to refer to God, along with related familial terms ("children" of God and Christ-followers as "brothers and sisters"), as part of a study of the use of kinship language in the identity formation of early Christianity. Mengestu argues that these kinship terms are shared modes of identity constructions within the wider textual and cultural settings (the Roman Empire, the Roman Stoic philosophers, the Hebrew Bible, and ancient Jewish literature) from which Paul draws on as well as contests. Employing theoretical (kinship and social identity theory) as well as interpretative approaches (imperial critical and narrative approaches to Paul), he contends that Paul uses God as Father consistently, strategically, and purposefully, in both stable and crisis situations, to develop a narrative, orienting framework(s) that images the community of Christ-followers as a family that belongs to God, who, together with the Lord Jesus Christ, bestows on them equal but diverse membership in the family. The narrative so constructed forms the foundation for referring to Christ-followers as "children of God" and "brothers and sisters" of one another. It constructs boundaries and serves as nexus of transformation and negotiation.
