Lost Letters of Pergamum A Story from the New Testament World

Name: Lost Letters of Pergamum A Story from the New Testament World
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ISBN: 9780801026072

ISBN-10: 0801026075

ISBN-13: 9780801026072

Edition: 2003

Authors: Bruce W. Longenecker, Ben Witherington

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Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's history sparks Antipas's interest, and they begin corresponding. As Antipas tells Luke of his reactions to the writing and of his meetings with local Christians, it becomes evident that he is changing his mind about them and Jesus. Finally, a gladiatorial contest in Pergamum forces difficult decisions on the local Christians and on Antipas.While the account is fictional, the author is a respected biblical scholar who weaves into this fascinating scenario reliable historical information. Bruce Longenecker is able to mix…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication date: 12/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550

Bruce Longenecker is Lecturer in New Testament Studies at St Andrews University, Scotland.



Author's Preface


Editor's Preface



As One Nobleman to Another



A Personal Request



To Honor the Emperor



They Proclaim a Different Lord



The Reputations of Three Men



Jesus Seems a Curious Figure



Jesus' Naive and Irresponsible Views



Communities of Support and Fellowship



The Contexts Determined the Contents



A Complete Reversal of Lifestyle



A Conduit of Blessing for Many



The Gods Had Other Plans



May His Will Be Done



The Possessions of Our Common Creator


Editor's Postscript



Maps



Characters



Historical and Fictional Aspects of the Narrative